Average Rent in Santa Ana, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Ana, CA Rents

Santa Ana rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $4,890 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.71%) year-over-year from $1,638 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $234 (-10.50%) year-over-year from $2,232 to $1,998. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $238 (-7.85%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $2,795. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.28%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (1.73%) year-over-year from $4,733 to $4,815. 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 down by 1.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.29	$1,650	$1,638 (0.71%)	$1,710 (-3.51%)
1 BR	$39.28	$1,998	$2,232 (-10.50%)	$1,946 (2.66%)
2 BR	$38.78	$2,795	$3,033 (-7.85%)	$2,721 (2.72%)
3 BR	$38.39	$4,200	$4,067 (3.28%)	$3,703 (13.44%)
4+ BR	$31.27	$4,815	$4,733 (1.73%)	$4,398 (9.49%)

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 $4,225 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 Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 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 27.78% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.65% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA are about 13.37% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.76% 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	$2,800	$2,700	$3,000	$3,000
Anaheim, CA	$2,300	$1,995	$2,857	$3,550
Fullerton, CA	$2,300	$2,200	$3,200	$3,900
Orange, CA	$650	$2,350	$3,000	$4,000
Tustin, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,475	$4,225
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,175	$2,445	$3,450	$4,298
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,900	$2,450	$3,200	$4,298
Irvine, CA	$2,462	$2,675	$3,800	$5,000
Yorba Linda, CA	$1,750	N/A	$3,200	$5,323
Newport Beach, CA	$2,650	$3,800	$6,200	$12,000

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, Woodbridge, and Northwood. 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 $4,869 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Santa Ana's average rent, which is only $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Ana, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 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	$2,542	$2,767	$3,658	$3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	$2,200	$2,350	$3,725	$4,750
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,350	$4,988
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$4,850	$5,900

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 $4,963. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,963. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,963, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Santa Ana, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Santa Ana, CA is 43.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Santa Ana, CA is 29.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Ana, CA is 27.55% 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	$2,575	$2,595	$3,600	$4,963

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Ana

There are a total of 14 zipcodes in or near Santa Ana, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,400.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,100. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Santa Ana, CA is $2,476 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,703 per month. Which comes out to $39 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	$2,450	$3,725	$5,500
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,775	$4,200	$5,290
92612, Irvine, CA	$2,448	$2,698	$3,900	$4,200
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,560	$2,632	$3,680	$4,599
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,950	$2,500	$4,295	$5,398
92660, Newport Beach, CA	$2,675	$4,350	$6,485	$10,500
92606, Tustin, CA	$2,607	$2,867	$3,541	$3,654
92627, Costa Mesa, CA	N/A	$2,445	$3,950	$4,775
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,390	$4,000	$6,150
92647, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,395	$2,773	$3,383

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 $2,850. 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $40.29. There are a total of 2 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 $1,998 and an average price per square feet of $39.28. There are a total of 20 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 $2,823 and an average price per square feet of $38.78. There are a total of 32 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, 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 $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.