Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA
16 apartment buildings, 592 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,222/mo
Cheapest
$1,832/mo
Properties
16
Units
592
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Santa Ana, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Ana, CA Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
888 on Main Apartments
888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
California Palms Apartments
901 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA
Horizon
2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Broadstone Arden
1951 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
LAKE DIANNE Apartments
750 N Parkcenter Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Fairhaven Apartments
1300 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Artists Village Apartments
300 W 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 888 on Main Apartments 888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | $1,832 | $2,343 | $3.53 | 4.3 (69) | 15 |
| 2 | California Palms Apartments 901 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA | $1,860 | $2,028 | $4.50 | 4.4 (87) | 2 |
| 3 | Horizon 2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,199 | $2,763 | $3.13 | 3.3 (336) | 15 |
| 4 | Broadstone Arden 1951 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,411 | $3,054 | $3.56 | 4.1 (217) | 36 |
| 5 | LAKE DIANNE Apartments 750 N Parkcenter Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,426 | $2,871 | $3.45 | 4.2 (170) | 3 |
| 6 | Fairhaven Apartments 1300 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,429 | $2,661 | $2.96 | 3.8 (89) | 4 |
| 7 | Artists Village Apartments 300 W 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | $2,440 | $2,440 | $3.64 | 4 (61) | 1 |
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888 on Main Apartments
4.3 (69)888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
California Palms Apartments
4.4 (87)901 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA
Horizon
3.3 (336)2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Broadstone Arden
4.1 (217)1951 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
LAKE DIANNE Apartments
4.2 (170)750 N Parkcenter Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Fairhaven Apartments
3.8 (89)1300 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Santa Ana, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $3,222 per month, based on 592 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,832 at 888 on Main Apartments to $2,780 at Prisma.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,684/mo | $1,832/mo | 49 |
| 1 Bed | $3,047/mo | $2,105/mo | 385 |
| 2 Bed | $3,784/mo | $2,320/mo | 153 |
| 3 Bed | $4,844/mo | $4,262/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Ana, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Ana, CA averages $3,047/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,784/mo. At the local median household income of $88,354, that works out to 44% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santa Ana, CA at $1,975/mo. The current tracked market average runs 63% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santa Ana, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Orange County
Demand in the Orange County rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- County of Orange
- First American
- Ingram Micro
Mean one-way commute in Santa Ana, CA is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Ana, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$129,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,222/mo.
Comfortable income
$155,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,832/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Ana, CA is $88,354 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Ana, CA
Overall prices in Santa Ana, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Ana, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,222 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,566/mo |
Population
311,639
Median household income
$88,354
Census median rent
$1,975/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santa Ana, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santa Ana, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,823 | -12% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,172 | -2% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,342 | -27% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,540 | -21% | 24 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,486 | +8% | 20 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,867 | -11% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?
The average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $3,222 per month, based on 592 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Ana, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Ana, CA starts at $1,832 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana, CA average $3,047/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,105/mo across 385 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana, CA average $3,784/mo. Units start from $2,320/mo across 153 units currently listed.
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