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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Ana rent stands today
Santa Ana, CA rent rose 7.4% year over year to a current median of $2,689/month. Renters are paying $164 more per month than last year, with rents just 1.8% below the recent peak of $2,745 in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Santa Ana rent is 41.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 106 total rentals, a smaller inventory than larger metros in the region.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,925/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,858/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,975/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Macarthur Place Hutton Centre rents rose 22.1% year over year to $3,466/month across 13 rentals. This increase contrasts with the citywide 7.4% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ana
$2,689/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ana is $2,689 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $789 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ana
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Ana rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Ana, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Ana have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Santa Ana, CA
Rent prices in Santa Ana vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Ana is $2,600, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 |  3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,857 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,975 | No Change | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armstrong | $2,660 | |
Cabrillo Park | $2,637 | |
Downtown Santa Ana | $2,297 | |
Macarthur Place Hutton Centre | $3,466 | |
Metro East | $2,586 | |
Northwest Santa Ana | $2,495 | |
Sandpointe | $2,929 | |
South Coast | $2,970 | |
Southeast Industrial District | $2,929 | |
Willard | $2,885 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,625 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,195 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,857
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Southeast Industrial District
Average rent
$2,929
Cabrillo Park
Average rent
$2,637
Downtown Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,297
Sandpointe
Average rent
$2,929
South Coast
Average rent
$2,970
Armstrong
Average rent
$2,660
Metro East
Average rent
$2,586
Northwest Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,495
Willard
Average rent
$2,885
Macarthur Place Hutton Centre
Average rent
$3,466
Apartments
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Ana, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Santa Ana, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Ana and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Ana
42%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ana, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
7%$3,105
10%$2,995
12%$2,550
3%$2,550
2%$3,150
5%$4,500
11%$1,995
6%$6,295
29%$3,013
4%$2,850
4%$2,200
7%Discover rentals in Santa Ana, CA
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
3d ago
850 N Van Ness Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
825 S Townsend St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1105 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Santa Ana house for rent in Santa Ana
1002 W Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92706
3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
$5,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana
405 Nobel Ave #C, Santa Ana, CA 92707
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
Armstrong apartment for rent in Santa Ana
3720 S Marine St #3, Santa Ana, CA 92704
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 11
5d+ ago
Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana
418 Nobel Ave #B, Santa Ana, CA 92707
2 beds
2 baths
$4,499
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
9h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$5,489
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
31 E Macarthur Cres, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,727–$3,677
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13882 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92780
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1950 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1 bed
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1201 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,225
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$5,489
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1601 W Macarthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$3,660
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Ana, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Ana rental market.
How much is rent in Santa Ana?
The average rent in Santa Ana is $2,689 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Ana?
Average rent prices in Santa Ana have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Santa Ana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ana is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $789 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Ana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Downtown Santa Ana ($2,297/mo), Northwest Santa Ana ($2,495/mo), and Metro East ($2,586/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Ana?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Ana, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Ana?
January offers the best rental deals in Santa Ana with the lowest prices of the year, while May sees the highest rents with roughly a 5% difference between these months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).