Affordable Apartments for Rent in Santa Ana, CA from $980

846 S Baker St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
$980
1 bed · 1 bath · 180 sq ft
846 S Baker StSanta Ana, CA 92703
515 E Saint Andrew Pl #A, Santa Ana, CA 92707
$1,095
1 bed · 1 bath · 225 sq ft
515 E Saint Andrew Pl #ASanta Ana, CA 92707
Highland St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
$1,475
1 bed · 1 bath
Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
1208 North Van Ness Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,495
Studio · 1 units available
1208 North Van Ness AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1204 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$1,600
Studio · 200 sq ft
1204 S Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92704
1330 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,750
1 bed · 1 units available
1330 N. Bush StreetSanta Ana, CA 92701
Park Tower, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,775 - $2,695
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
Park TowerSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Portofino, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$1,790 - $2,400
1 - 2 beds · 7 units available
Villa PortofinoSanta Ana, CA 92706
923-927 S Standard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,800
1 bed · 2 units available
923-927 S Standard AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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First Point Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92705
$1,821 - $2,762
1 - 4 beds · 4 units available
First Point ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Park City View, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,850 - $2,195
1 bed · 3 units available
Park City ViewSanta Ana, CA 92701
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San Tropez, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$1,850 - $2,100
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
San TropezSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1418 N French St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,850 - $2,050
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
1418 N French StSanta Ana, CA 92701
California Palms Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$1,875 - $1,965
Studio · 4 units available
California Palms ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92704
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202 East 16th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,895
1 bed · 1 units available
202 East 16th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92701
405 W 10th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,895
1 bed · 1 units available
405 W 10th StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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521 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
$1,900
Studio · 2 units available
521 N. Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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1410 S Minnie St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
$1,900
1 bed · 3 units available
1410 S Minnie StSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1409 W Lingan Ln #11, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$1,925
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1409 W Lingan Ln #11Santa Ana, CA 92704
888 on Main, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,928 - $3,005
Studio - 2 beds · 28 units available
888 on MainSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Studio in Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,950
Studio · 1 units available
Studio in Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1015 N Parton St #G, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,950
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1015 N Parton St #GSanta Ana, CA 92701View units
1602 N King St #W4, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$1,950
1 bed · 1 bath · 744 sq ft
1602 N King St #W4Santa Ana, CA 92706
1408 N Broadway #3, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$1,975
1 bed · 1 bath
1408 N Broadway #3Santa Ana, CA 92706
1512 W 5th St #1512, Santa Ana, CA 92703
$1,995
1 bed · 1 bath
1512 W 5th St #1512Santa Ana, CA 92703View units
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1226-1226 E Borchard Ave #3, Santa Ana, CA 92707
$1,995
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1226-1226 E Borchard Ave #3Santa Ana, CA 92707
810 S Flower St #5, Santa Ana, CA 92703
$2,750
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,080 sq ft
810 S Flower St #5Santa Ana, CA 92703View units
The Imperial Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$1,995 - $2,350
Studio - 1 bed · 7 units available
The Imperial ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92706
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113-115A, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$1,995
1 bed · 1 units available
113-115ASanta Ana, CA 92701
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319.A, Santa Ana, CA 92701
$2,000
1 bed · 1 units available
319.ASanta Ana, CA 92701
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S Lowell St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
$2,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 527 sq ft
S Lowell StSanta Ana, CA 92707
1414-1434 S Raitt St #1419, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$2,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 626 sq ft
1414-1434 S Raitt St #1419Santa Ana, CA 92704
2538 W California St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$2,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 490 sq ft
2538 W California StSanta Ana, CA 92704
Washington Terrace Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$2,050 - $2,300
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Washington Terrace ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92706
Bush Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$2,050
1 bed · 1 units available
Bush ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Chatham Village, Tustin, CA 92780
$2,051 - $2,950
1 - 2 beds · 11 units available
Chatham VillageTustin, CA 92780
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1221 E Beechwood St #4B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
$2,300
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
1221 E Beechwood St #4BSanta Ana, CA 92705View units
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2330 N Grand Ave #18, Santa Ana, CA 92705
$2,075
Studio · 1 bath · 480 sq ft
2330 N Grand Ave #18Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior Apartments, Santa Ana, CA 92706
$2,094
1 bed · 6 units available
Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior ApartmentsSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Del Sur Apartment Homes, Santa Ana, CA 92704
$2,095 - $2,385
1 bed · 7 units available
Villa Del Sur Apartment HomesSanta Ana, CA 92704

Santa Ana Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Santa Ana, CA?

There are 836 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Santa Ana, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Santa Ana. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Santa Ana, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Santa Ana. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Alert me" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Santa Ana. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About Santa Ana

Thinking of moving to Santa Ana, California? Here’s what you need to know.

Not all life in Orange County is what you may have seen on The O.C. Santa Ana, for instance, is less of a beach community but offers nearly everything else. The county’s largest city is situated alongside the beautiful Santa Ana River, as opposed to the Pacific—but if you’re looking to dig your toes into the sand, it’s only a quick drive to both Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Its museums, diverse neighborhoods, historic districts, parks and culture make this the top O.C. city for more than 333,000 residents.

Who’s There?

Santa Ana is diverse, with large Hispanic and Asian populations. With all of this diversity comes great food, art and cultural integration. The city’s planning services have kicked up community initiatives over the last few decades, leading to well-maintained roads, tree-lined streets and a burgeoning downtown district full of young professionals.

What’s Around?

Santa Ana is relatively flat, though it’s also a large city that covers a lot of ground. Much of downtown and its individual neighborhoods are walking- and bike-friendly, but you’ll most likely need a car to visit nearby cities via the many freeways crisscrossing the region. Partial to riding the rails? You can catch Amtrak or Pacific Surfliner trains, or the Orange County Line commuter rail. There are also multiple bus lines available throughout the city.

What Do You Do?

Make sure to spend time in The Santa Ana Artist’s Village and its shops, multiple fine art galleries, restaurants and theatres. Discovery Cube, the city’s science museum, offers more than 120 hands-on exhibits, and there are a number of other museums to visit throughout the city, from The Dr. Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum to the Bowers Museum of Cultural Arts. There are plenty of ways to expand your mind in Santa Ana, not to mention your stomach—stop by its craft breweries and beer festivals, or taste your way through hundreds of dining spots and food festivals, not to mention an exciting new gourmet food hall downtown.