Las Fuentes
727 S Lyon St,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
$2,100 - $2,300
1 Bed
Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?
$2,220/month
Average Rent
676 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,220 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/month, making Santa Ana one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Ana, you can expect to pay about $1,974 per month for a studio, $2,220 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,904 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,302 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Ana, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $47 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana?
Based on current rent prices, Willard, Windsor Village North and MacArthur Village Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana?
Based on current rent prices, The Artists Village, Lacy and Historic 4th Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana.
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Which Santa Ana neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Santa Ana with the most apartments available are Central OC West of I-5, South Coast Metro and Flower Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Ana, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Ana is $2,220, you’ll want to make about $7,400 per month or $88,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Santa Ana, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Ana, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$811/month
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One Bedroom
$1,069/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,499/month
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Three Bedroom
$922/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.