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Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?

$2,229/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,229 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,642/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 $1,976 per month for a studio, $2,229 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,839 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,270 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,976/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,229/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,839/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,270/month
1,229 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,556/month
181 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,400/month
868 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,767/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,837/month
2,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,285/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,040/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,756/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,888/month
922 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated May 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $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, Willard, Windsor Village North and MacArthur Village Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Willard
$2,123/month
583 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,187/month
596 Sq Ft
MacArthur Village Condominiums
$2,208/month
636 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,249/month
616 Sq Ft
Riverview West
$2,380/month
630 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,408/month
745 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,654/month
705 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,799/month
727 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,869/month
727 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,945/month
725 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
$3,728/month
897 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,164/month
759 Sq Ft
South Coast Metro
$2,945/month
725 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,869/month
727 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,799/month
727 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,654/month
705 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,408/month
745 Sq Ft
Riverview West
$2,380/month
630 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,249/month
616 Sq Ft
MacArthur Village Condominiums
$2,208/month
636 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
$2,945/month
725 Sq Ft
Flower Park
$3,164/month
759 Sq Ft
Lyon Street
$2,799/month
727 Sq Ft
Lacy
$3,728/month
897 Sq Ft
Saddleback View
$2,869/month
727 Sq Ft
Willard
$2,123/month
583 Sq Ft
Windsor Village North
$2,187/month
596 Sq Ft
Fairhaven
$2,408/month
745 Sq Ft
Historic French Park
$2,249/month
616 Sq Ft
Floral Park
$2,654/month
705 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 $2,229, you’ll want to make about $7,430 per month or $89,160 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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Apartment Averages

Willard

Santa Ana, CA

Lacy

Santa Ana, CA

Studio
$1,572/month
$1,655/month
One Bedroom
$1,620/month
$2,493/month
Two Bedroom
$2,026/month
$3,162/month
Three Bedroom
$2,120/month
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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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$2,783 - $5,173 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

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Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

16350 S Harbor Blvd,
Santa Ana, CA 92704

$2,160 - $2,970

1-2 Beds

City Plaza

City Plaza

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Garden Grove, CA 92840

$1,855 - $2,625

Studio - 2 Beds

Nineteen01

Nineteen01

1901 E 1st St,
Santa Ana, CA 92705

$2,614 - $4,802 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Santa Ana, CA

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,507

    Communities

  • 965,041

    Units

  • 893

    Cities

12 Communities in Santa Ana
Advanced Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate
  • 66

    Communities

  • 12,194

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 2,278

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 5,020

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Ana
Jamboree Management
Jamboree Management
  • 32

    Communities

  • 4,280

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Ana
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 124

    Communities

  • 3,953

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

3 Communities in Santa Ana
Investment Concepts, Inc.
Investment Concepts, Inc.
  • 54

    Communities

  • 7,138

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Santa Ana
Irvine Company
Irvine Company
  • 113

    Communities

  • 61,057

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  • 17

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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.

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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