Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Ana, CA Rents

Santa Ana rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $4,898 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,275, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $287 (16.78%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (7.39%) year-over-year from $2,142 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-3.01%) year-over-year from $2,938 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $136 (3.43%) year-over-year from $3,964 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $285 (6.31%) year-over-year from $4,515 to $4,800. 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 10.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.56% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$70.00	$1,995	$1,708 (16.78%)	$2,224 (-10.30%)
1 BR	$42.00	$2,300	$2,142 (7.39%)	$1,980 (16.16%)
2 BR	$36.76	$2,850	$2,938 (-3.01%)	$2,816 (1.21%)
3 BR	$38.75	$4,100	$3,964 (3.43%)	$4,048 (1.28%)
4+ BR	$29.69	$4,800	$4,515 (6.31%)	$4,308 (11.43%)

Historical Rents in Santa Ana, CA

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Top Cities Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Santa Ana. The average rent in Santa Ana is currently $4,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,900 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 20.30% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA are about 16.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Santa Ana, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,963	$2,675	$3,000	$3,000
Anaheim, CA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$3,500
Fullerton, CA	$2,600	$2,195	$3,050	$3,775
Tustin, CA	$2,400	$2,500	$3,500	$3,980
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,250	$4,150
Orange, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,072	$4,200
Irvine, CA	$2,686	$2,797	$3,725	$4,925
Costa Mesa, CA	N/A	$2,295	$3,600	$4,950
Yorba Linda, CA	N/A	$2,999	$2,925	$4,980
Newport Beach, CA	$2,713	$3,623	$5,900	$10,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Northwood, and Portola Springs. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, CA is currently around $5,070 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Santa Ana's average rent, which is only $3,275. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,588 per month. Whereas, at $5,740 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Santa Ana. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,686	$2,932	$3,759	$3,588
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,475	$4,890
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,790	$3,850	$5,250
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$3,200	$4,100	$5,740

Top Counties Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 1 counties located by Santa Ana, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,800. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Santa Ana, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Santa Ana, CA is 30.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Santa Ana, CA is 10.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA is 28.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,650	$3,598	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near Santa Ana, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,700.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Santa Ana, CA is $2,700 per month. Or in other words, $45 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Santa Ana, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,700	$5,200
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,800	$5,250
92612, Irvine, CA	$2,628	$3,000	$4,150	$4,500
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,920	$2,842	$3,672	$3,950
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,700	$2,500	$3,550	$4,500
92660, Newport Beach, CA	N/A	$4,000	$5,800	$8,775
92606, Tustin, CA	$2,709	$2,941	$3,578	$4,000
92627, Costa Mesa, CA	N/A	$2,195	$3,888	$5,250
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,725	$3,600	$6,000
92646, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,050	$4,923

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 $3,275. 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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $70.00. There are a total of 3 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $42.00. 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 $36.76. There are a total of 34 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Santa Ana, CA is around $2,620/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.