Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Ana, CA Rents

Santa Ana rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $4,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,973, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $240 (13.64%) year-over-year from $1,760 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $323 (15.95%) year-over-year from $2,027 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $315 (11.78%) year-over-year from $2,675 to $2,990. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $425 (11.56%) year-over-year from $3,675 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $399 (-7.53%) year-over-year from $5,299 to $4,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 9.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.68	$2,350	$2,027 (15.95%)	$1,648 (42.64%)
2 BR	$3.25	$2,990	$2,675 (11.78%)	$2,761 (8.31%)
3 BR	$3.37	$4,100	$3,675 (11.56%)	$3,250 (26.15%)
4+ BR	$2.55	$4,900	$5,299 (-7.53%)	$3,693 (32.70%)

Historical Rents in Santa Ana, CA

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Top Cities Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Santa Ana. The average rent in Santa Ana is currently $4,175 per month. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Santa Ana, CA is Irvine, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,250 per month.

Let's compare Santa Ana, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Santa Ana, CA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.66% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA are about 16.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.06% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Santa Ana, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,000	$3,000
Anaheim, CA	N/A	$2,350	$2,950	$3,700
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,300	$2,764	$3,550	$4,650
Irvine, CA	$2,569	$2,833	$3,800	$5,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, CA is currently around $4,807 per month. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,807. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Santa Ana's average rent, which is only $2,973. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,513 per month. Whereas, at $6,100 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Santa Ana. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,569	$2,872	$3,745	$3,513
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	$5,150	$6,100

Top Counties Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 2 counties located by Santa Ana, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Santa Ana, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Santa Ana, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Santa Ana, CA is 16.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA is 33.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,450	$2,764	$3,745	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Ana

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Ana Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Santa Ana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Santa Ana, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,973. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Santa Ana, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Santa Ana, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Ana.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $3.68. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Ana.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.25. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Ana.

How have rent prices in Santa Ana, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Santa Ana, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Santa Ana, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Santa Ana, CA is around $2,378/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.