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Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?

$2,244/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,244 per month. This is 37% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,003 per month for a studio, $2,244 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,922 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,332 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,003/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,244/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,922/month
976 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,332/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,944/month
302 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,259/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,451/month
1,586 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,781/month
2,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,337/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,003/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,111/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,770/month
330 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,344/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,059/month
1,581 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $70 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $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, French Court, Windsor Village North and Willard are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
French Court
$2,223/month
634 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,241/month
535 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,258/month
592 Sq Ft
Riverview West
$2,342/month
650 Sq Ft
Shady Hollow
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,458/month
752 Sq Ft
Santa Anita Park
$2,468/month
731 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,472/month
717 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,484/month
671 Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,723/month
747 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana?

Based on current rent prices, Lacy, The Artists Village and Historic 4th Street are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,498/month
898 Sq Ft
The Artists Village
$3,454/month
863 Sq Ft
Historic 4th Street
$3,382/month
853 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,243/month
809 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$3,220/month
761 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$3,081/month
746 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$3,057/month
751 Sq Ft
South Coast Shores
$2,730/month
798 Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,723/month
747 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,484/month
671 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central OC West of I-5
$2,723/month
747 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$3,081/month
746 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,243/month
809 Sq Ft
Historic 4th Street
$3,382/month
853 Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,498/month
898 Sq Ft
The Artists Village
$3,454/month
863 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$3,057/month
751 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,484/month
671 Sq Ft
Riverview West
$2,342/month
650 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$3,220/month
761 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 $2,244, you’ll want to make about $7,480 per month or $89,760 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

French Court

Santa Ana, CA

Lacy

Santa Ana, CA

Studio
$1,328/month
$1,653/month
One Bedroom
$1,628/month
$2,623/month
Two Bedroom
$2,196/month
$3,182/month
Three Bedroom
$2,211/month
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Orange, CA 92868

$2,405 - $6,595

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12 Communities in Santa Ana
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Advanced Management Company
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  • 28

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8 Communities in Santa Ana
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Greenwood & McKenzie Real Estate Investments
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  • 2,278

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6 Communities in Santa Ana
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  • 9,709

    Units

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5 Communities in Santa Ana
Jamboree Management
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  • 4,401

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  • 18

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4 Communities in Santa Ana
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  • 47,092

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  • 65

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3 Communities in Santa Ana
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  • 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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