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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

2,302 Rentals
  1. Building Photo - 1702 Brown St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    1702 Brown St

    1702 Brown St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  2. Building Photo - 707 N Baker St
    1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    707 N Baker St

    707 N Baker St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
  3. Building Photo - 3613 Ramona Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    3613 Ramona Dr

    3613 Ramona Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92707
  4. Building Photo - Los Robles
    1 BED
    $1,475

    Los Robles

    210-224 N Oak St, Orange, CA 92867
  5. Building Photo - 1021 N. Flower St.
    STUDIO
    $1,700+
    1 BED
    $2,100+
    4 BEDS
    $4,075+

    1021 N. Flower St.

    1021 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
  6. Building Photo - Park City View
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,775+
    2 BEDS
    $2,595+

    Park City View

    510 N Mortimer St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  7. Rent Special
    Call for Rent

    Villa Portofino

    1610 N King St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
  8. Building Photo - Harmony Creek
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,818

    Harmony Creek

    1616 E Rock Creek Dr, Orange, CA 92866
  9. Interior Photo - Park Tower
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,825

    Park Tower

    215 E 15th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Santa Ana at a Glance

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Santa Ana, CA Apartments for Rent

Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County and the third most populous city in the region, serving as a major economic and cultural hub along the Orange Coast. Originally part of Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, granted to José Antonio Yorba in 1810, the city has grown into a thriving Southern California destination featuring its historic downtown, the Bowers Museum, and the Discovery Cube science center. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Santa Ana, you'll discover everything from charming historic properties in established neighborhoods like French Park to sleek apartment communities near the South Coast Metro district, with average monthly rents running from about $2,010 for studios to $3,274 for three-bedroom units.

Renting in Santa Ana puts you close to both coastal attractions and inland Orange County destinations. The city connects to major employment centers via Interstate 5, making commutes to Anaheim just 15 minutes and Los Angeles under an hour. Downtown Santa Ana features the Artists Village and Fourth Street, where you'll find local dining spots, the 4th Street Market, and the Grand Central Art Center. Residents enjoy easy access to MainPlace Mall, South Coast Plaza, and the Santa Ana Zoo, plus miles of trails at the Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center. Orange County Transportation Authority bus routes serve the area, and Santa Ana College provides educational opportunities right within city limits.

Renting in Santa Ana

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Grades 9-12
2,126 Students
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Grades 9-12
427 Students
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Grades 9-12
2,376 Students
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Grades 6-8
929 Students
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Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,234 Students
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Public Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,005 Students
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Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
436 Students
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Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
613 Students
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Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
408 Students
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Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
383 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
585 Students

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