Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,557. This is +35%, or $657, higher than the national average.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,557

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

182

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,557. This is +35%, or $657, higher than the national average.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
68%
24%
3%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Santa Ana, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Santa Ana, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Ana, CA is $2,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA costs about $2,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,792. Houses for rent in Santa Ana, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,100

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,784

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,000

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,775

4%

20%

Studio

$1,825

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,784

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

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.

Compare rent prices in Santa Ana, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Santa Ana, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anaheim, CA.

Santa Ana

Median rent price$2,557
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,545
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ana, CA is equal to the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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1130 West Brook Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

1130 West Brook Street

1130 W Brook St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

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3d ago

8.5

Very good

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2109 West Myrtle Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

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315 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Ross Towers

1602 North Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

2 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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san304 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9

Excellent

san304

304 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

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300 East Chestnut Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Santa Ana

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300 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Condo for rent

Available Aug 28

300 East Chestnut Avenue #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Santa Ana

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300 East Chestnut Avenue #301, Santa Ana, CA 92701

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Condo for rent

1905 West Myrtle Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

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Available Jun 29