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Average Rent in Santa Ana 92705 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Santa Ana 92705, Santa Ana, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,979/mo
Lowest Available
$2,859/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
64
available now
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Santa Ana 92705 vs Santa Ana, CA Average
Santa Ana 92705 is more expensive than the Santa Ana, CA average by $771/mo (24%). The citywide average is $3,208/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Ana 92705?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Santa Ana 92705 is $3,979 per month across 9 apartment communities and 64 available units.
The most affordable option is Fairhaven Apartments starting at $2,859/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,979/mo.
Prices range from $2,859 to $4,968 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 22 units are currently listed.
Santa Ana 92705 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $3,114 | - | 6 |
| May 2026 | $3,053 | -$61 | 9 |
| June 2026 | $3,062 | +$9 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $3,003 | -$59 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $2,976 | -$27 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $3,018 | +$42 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $2,997 | -$21 | 9 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Ana 92705
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Ana 92705
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Apartments | $2,859/mo | $2,859/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| LAKE DIANNE Apartments | $2,950/mo | $3,220/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Horizon | $3,058/mo | $3,058/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Paloma | $3,382/mo | $3,795/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Prisma | $3,470/mo | $3,630/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Broadstone Archive | $3,650/mo | $3,890/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| The Row at Red Hill | $3,823/mo | $4,294/mo | 30 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Santa Ana 92705
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$159,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,979/mo.
Comfortable income
$191,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,859/mo), you need to earn at least $114,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Ana 92705 is $88,354 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Ana 92705
Overall prices in Santa Ana 92705 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 92705's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,979 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $9,323/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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