Rafferty
401 N Main St,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,218 - $5,901
Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?
$2,207/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,207 per month. This is 42% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/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 $1,963 per month for a studio, $2,207 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,882 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,285 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Ana, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $26 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Santa Ana, CA
Last Updated March 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
35%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana?
Based on current rent prices, Lyon Street, Willard and Meredith Parkwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana?
Based on current rent prices, Lacy, South Coast Metro and Flower Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Ana.
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Which Santa Ana neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Santa Ana with the most apartments available are Central OC West of I-5, South Coast Metro and Flower Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Ana, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Ana is $2,207, you’ll want to make about $7,356 per month or $88,272 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.
How does Santa Ana, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Ana, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,457/month
$1,655/month
One Bedroom
$2,552/month
$2,504/month
Two Bedroom
$2,894/month
$3,052/month
Three Bedroom
$4,085/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.