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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Ana rent stands today
Santa Ana, CA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,672/month. Renters are paying $95 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.2% increase month over month continuing the upward trend.
Compared to national trends
Santa Ana runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of California metros. The market offers 121 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Ana rent for about $1,900/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,185/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000 and $4,650 respectively. Houses command a median of $4,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,535/month, marking a distinct split by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Park Santiago rents climbed 175.6% year over year to $3,032/month, a stark contrast to the citywide 3.2% rise. Meanwhile, Washington Square saw rents fall 35.0% year over year to $2,600/month, showing significant local variation in Santa Ana's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ana
$2,671/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ana is $2,671 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $721 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ana
121
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,535, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,185 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $4,650 | 15% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armstrong | $2,950 | |
Cabrillo Park | $2,593 | |
Downtown Santa Ana | $2,440 | |
Metro East | $2,850 | |
Northwest Santa Ana | $3,000 | |
Sandpointe | $2,900 | |
South Coast | $2,917 | |
Southeast Industrial District | $2,700 | |
Tustin Avenue | $2,642 | |
Willard | $2,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,535 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,775 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,433 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,185
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
Southeast Industrial District
Average rent
$2,700
Cabrillo Park
Average rent
$2,593
Downtown Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,440
Metro East
Average rent
$2,850
Northwest Santa Ana
Average rent
$3,000
Willard
Average rent
$2,695
Armstrong
Average rent
$2,950
Tustin Avenue
Average rent
$2,642
South Coast
Average rent
$2,917
Sandpointe
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,535
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,433
Last 30 days
10%
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
37%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ana, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
3%$3,132
6%$3,132
4%$2,700
7%$2,537
4%$3,200
1%$4,600
5%$2,000
$7,998
8%$3,400
6%$2,793
2%$2,399
Discover rentals in Santa Ana, CA
5d+ ago
Artesia Pilar house for rent in Santa Ana
4 beds
3 baths
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
1130 W Brook St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2109 W Myrtle St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1440 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,051–$2,746
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Ana
11393 La Vereda Dr #NA, Santa Ana, CA 92705
5 beds
6 baths
$8,900
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Northwest Santa Ana house for rent in Santa Ana
2421 N Heliotrope Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92706
4 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ana
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jun 3
7h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$5,526
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$5,526
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
31 E Macarthur Cres, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,667–$3,577
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4200 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,997–$3,007
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1950 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1 bed
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13882 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92780
1 bed
1 bath
$2,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3400 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,265–$2,800
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$5,526
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1601 W Macarthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,440–$3,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
31 E Macarthur Cres, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,667–$3,577
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 $2,671 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Ana?
Average rent prices in Santa Ana have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Santa Ana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ana is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $721 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Ana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Downtown Santa Ana ($2,440/mo), Cabrillo Park ($2,593/mo), and Tustin Avenue ($2,642/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 $107,000/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?
Santa Ana's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across Orange County's diverse rental inventory.
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).