Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA
20 apartment buildings, 134 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Santa Ana, CACheapest
$1,560/mo
Metro East Senior Park
Properties
20
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Units
134
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Ana, CA Rent Prices
All 20 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Metro East Senior Park
E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Warwick Square Apartments
780 S Lyon St #911, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
888 on Main Apartments
888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
First point apartments
2112 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Horizon
2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Park Tower Apartments
215 E 15th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
California Palms Apartments
901 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metro East Senior Park E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $1,560 | $1,733 | $2.87/ft² | 3.4 (72) | 3 |
| 2 | Warwick Square Apartments 780 S Lyon St #911, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $1,904 | $2,112 | $3.04/ft² | 4 (180) | 13 |
| 3 | 888 on Main Apartments 888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | $1,928 as of Oct 3 | $2,322 | $3.71/ft² | 4.3 (69) | 19 |
| 4 | First point apartments 2112 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,011 | $2,405 | $2.54/ft² | 2.7 (47) | 4 |
| 5 | Horizon 2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,079 | $2,499 | $3.72/ft² | 3.3 (336) | 6 |
| 6 | Park Tower Apartments 215 E 15th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA | $2,195 | $2,409 | $3.67/ft² | 2.9 (8) | 7 |
| 7 | California Palms Apartments 901 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA | $2,250 | $2,250 | $4.36/ft² | 4.4 (87) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Metro East Senior Park
3.4 (72)E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Warwick Square Apartments
4 (180)780 S Lyon St #911, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
888 on Main Apartments
4.3 (69)888 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
First point apartments
2.7 (47)2112 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Horizon
3.3 (336)2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Park Tower Apartments
2.9 (8)215 E 15th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA
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Santa Ana, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Santa Ana, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $3,000 per month, based on 134 units across 20 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,560 at Metro East Senior Park to $4,575 at Rafferty.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,568/mo | $1,560/mo | 14 |
| 1 Bed | $2,640/mo | $1,662/mo | 60 |
| 2 Bed | $3,423/mo | $1,977/mo | 52 |
| 3 Bed | $3,831/mo | $2,555/mo | 7 |
| 4 Bed | $2,856/mo | $2,856/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Santa Ana, CA apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $4.3M in rental revenue per month ($52M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Broadstone Atlas | $1.3M/mo | $3,394 / $2,990 | 93% | 483 |
| 2.Broadstone Arden | $945K/mo | $3,213 / $2,991 | 94% | 335 |
| 3.Metro East Senior Park | $719K/mo | 99% | 418 | |
| 4.First point apartments | $486K/mo | 98% | 206 | |
| 5.Fairhaven Apartments | $387K/mo | $2,403 / $2,449 | 96% | 164 |
| 2 more estimated buildings | $449K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Ana, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Ana, CA averages $2,640/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,423/mo. At the local median household income of $88,354, that works out to 41% 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 52% 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
$120,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,000/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,560/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Ana, CA is $88,354 , about 39% 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) | $3,000 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,344/mo |
Population
311,639
Median household income
$88,354
Census median rent
$1,975/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,305 | +10% | +2.1% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,414 | +14% | +5.7% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,866 | -4% | +1.2% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,585 | -14% | +19.5% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,493 | -17% | +4.2% | 25 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,393 | -20% | +1.5% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?
The average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $3,000 per month, based on 134 units across 20 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Santa Ana, CA?
The median asking rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,902 per month, computed from 134 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,000/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Ana, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Ana, CA starts at $1,560 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana, CA average $2,640/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,662/mo across 60 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana, CA average $3,423/mo. Units start from $1,977/mo across 52 units currently listed.
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