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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA. 152 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with couches and colorful pillows
    Today

    2239 W 5TH STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92703
    2 BEDS $2,035
    3 BEDS $2,127
    4 BEDS $1,031+

Apartments Under $1,400

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a bedroom with a bed and a view of a city at night
    Today

    123 Korriban Ln., Irvine, CA 92602
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $2,250
    3 BEDS $2,000

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,660
  • the external view of a house with a fence and a staircase
    Today

    1822 West Sumac Lane, Anaheim, CA 92804
    1 BED $1,695

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $1,900+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Today

    17272 Walnut, Tustin, CA 92780
    STUDIO $1,970
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,680+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a white house with trees in the background
    Today

    18852 East Center Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
    1 BED $2,012
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Today

    2301 E Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92806
    STUDIO $2,020+
    1 BED $2,170+
    2 BEDS $2,675+
  • a small kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    17301 Keelson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    STUDIO $2,024+
    1 BED $2,178
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with granite counter tops and white cabinets
    Today

    235 West Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
    1 BED $2,060+
    2 BEDS $2,400

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,126+
    1 BED $2,552+
    2 BEDS $3,067+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $2,200+
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  • the swimming pool at the preserve at ballantyne commons apartments
    Today

    655 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
    3 BEDS $3,770+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,360+
    2 BEDS $2,725+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,402+
    2 BEDS $3,037+
    3 BEDS $4,086+

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    17091 Kenyon Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
    2 BEDS $2,448+
    3 BEDS $3,010+
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  • a living room with a gray couch and two gray chairs at Harvard Manor, Irvine, CA
    Today

    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    1 BED $2,450+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $2,695+
    2 BEDS $3,495+
  • a living room with two leather chairs and a view of a golf simulator
    Today

    4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    STUDIO $2,749+
    1 BED $2,838+
    2 BEDS $3,944+
  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
    Today

    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
    Today

    1722 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
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  • the building where the motel is located
    Today

    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a counter with a bottle of wine
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    321 East Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
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  • a playground with a slide in front of a building
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    280 Hospital Circle, Westminster, CA 92683
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Getting around in Santa Ana, CA

85 /100
Very Walkable
48 /100
Some Transit
71 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 85, Transit Score®: 48, Bike Score®: 71

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Ana, CA on RentCafe?

There are 3 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Ana, CA were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The average Santa Ana, CA cheap apartment size is 878 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Ana, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Ana, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Santa Ana, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Santa Ana, CA has never been easier. We feature 152 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Santa Ana, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Santa Ana, CA? The average apartment rent in Santa Ana is $2,723 per month so any rental south of $2,178 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Santa Ana, CA rents go as low as $1,031/mo.

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