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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

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Santa Ana, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,244 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Santa Ana one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Santa Ana average $2,014 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana average $2,244 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana average $2,846 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana average $3,282 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,014/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,244/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,846/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,282/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,841/month
889 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,086/month
876 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,542/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,587/month
2,767 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,948/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,989/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,062/month
1,227 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,067/month
1,417 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $7 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated June 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
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
38% 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, Windsor Village North, Willard and Historic French Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,261/month
538 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,280/month
574 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,326/month
620 Sq Ft
MacArthur Village Condominiums
$2,378/month
697 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,585/month
753 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,775/month
730 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,848/month
731 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,890/month
717 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,923/month
728 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,346/month
789 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana?

Based on current rent prices, Lacy, Flower Park and South Coast Metro are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,797/month
911 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,346/month
789 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,923/month
728 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,890/month
717 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,848/month
731 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,775/month
730 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,585/month
753 Sq Ft
MacArthur Village Condominiums
$2,378/month
697 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,326/month
620 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,280/month
574 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, Flower Park and Lyon Street .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,923/month
728 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,346/month
789 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,848/month
731 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,775/month
730 Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,797/month
911 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,890/month
717 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,280/month
574 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,585/month
753 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,326/month
620 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,261/month
538 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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Santa Ana, CA

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How does Santa Ana, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Windsor Village North

Santa Ana, CA

Lacy

Santa Ana, CA

Studio
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$1,644/month
One Bedroom
$2,267/month
$2,508/month
Two Bedroom
$2,943/month
$3,180/month
Three Bedroom
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Santa Ana, CA 92704

$2,160 - $2,970

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City Plaza

12621-12661 Lewis St,
Garden Grove, CA 92840

$2,575 - $2,625

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Arte West

Arte West

3630 Westminster Ave,
Santa Ana, CA 92703

$2,255 - $2,505 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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