Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Santa Ana, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,503. This is +27% higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,503

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

128

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,503. This is +27% higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
67%
25%
5%
0%
$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 comparables in
Santa Ana, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Santa Ana, CA is $2,477. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Santa Ana, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,175

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,822

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,000

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,695

8%

16%

Studio

$1,950

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,822

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

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$2,503
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by27%

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

National Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Emerald Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Emerald Terrace Apartments

919 919 and 1001 South Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350–$2,700

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9.4

Excellent

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1–2 beds

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2109-2209 W Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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Newhope Pines Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

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950 Bishop Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

950 Bishop Apartments

980 W Bishop St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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2516 S Baker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2516 S Baker St, Santa Ana, CA 92707

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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1635A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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1635A

1635 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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1800 S. Broadway Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Bristol Manor apartment for rent in Santa Ana

1800 S. Broadway Ave.

1800 S Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92707

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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