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Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?

$2,228/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,228 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $2,025 per month for a studio, $2,228 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,902 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,288 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,025/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,228/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,902/month
975 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,288/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,968/month
529 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,235/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,518/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,025/month
2,643 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,204/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,093/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,156/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,937/month
1,337 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Santa Ana, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated February 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
39% 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, Historic French Park, Windsor Village North and Willard are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,255/month
608 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,266/month
595 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,324/month
642 Sq Ft
MacArthur Village Condominiums
$2,332/month
702 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,358/month
735 Sq Ft
Riverview West
$2,412/month
670 Sq Ft
Heninger Park
$2,501/month
758 Sq Ft
Santa Anita Park
$2,530/month
752 Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,657/month
762 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,720/month
706 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Artists Village
$3,288/month
844 Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,194/month
832 Sq Ft
Historic 4th Street
$3,007/month
794 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,986/month
724 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$2,847/month
745 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,811/month
715 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,728/month
713 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,720/month
706 Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,657/month
762 Sq Ft
Santa Anita Park
$2,530/month
752 Sq Ft

Which Santa Ana neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Ana with the most apartments available are South Coast Metro, Central OC West of I-5 and Flower Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,986/month
724 Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,657/month
762 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$2,847/month
745 Sq Ft
Historic 4th Street
$3,007/month
794 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,728/month
713 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,266/month
595 Sq Ft
The Artists Village
$3,288/month
844 Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,194/month
832 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,811/month
715 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,720/month
706 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Ana, CA?

Because the average rent in Santa Ana is $2,228, you’ll want to make about $7,426 per month or $89,112 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.

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Apartment Averages

Historic French Park

Santa Ana, CA

The Artists Village

Santa Ana, CA

Studio
$1,166/month
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One Bedroom
$1,312/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,908/month
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Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Santa Ana we think you'll love

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The Row at Red Hill

2010 E Warner Ave,
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$2,702 - $5,172 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

16350 S Harbor Blvd,
Santa Ana, CA 92704

$2,185 - $2,770

1-2 Beds

Las Fuentes

Las Fuentes

727 S Lyon St,
Santa Ana, CA 92705

$2,095 - $2,300

1 Bed

City Plaza

City Plaza

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Garden Grove, CA 92840

$2,095 - $2,625

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Santa Ana, CA

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  • 953,559

    Units

  • 891

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12 Communities in Santa Ana
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Advanced Real Estate
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    Communities

  • 11,802

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

8 Communities in Santa Ana
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Greenwood & McKenzie Real Estate Investments
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,278

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

6 Communities in Santa Ana
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 139

    Communities

  • 4,225

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Ana
The REMM Group
The REMM Group
  • 43

    Communities

  • 5,022

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Ana
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Jamboree Management
  • 33

    Communities

  • 4,528

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Ana
Legacy Partners
Legacy Partners
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  • 7,838

    Units

  • 26

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3 Communities in Santa Ana
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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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