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Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Ana rent stands today
Santa Ana, CA rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,695/month. Renters today are paying $166 more per month on average than last year, with rent near but still below the peak of $2,820/month in August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Santa Ana runs roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 105 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Ana rent for about $1,929/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,875/month, with 4+ bedroom units reaching $5,290/month. Apartments make up 67% of total rentals, shaping the rental market's bedroom mix.
Neighborhood spotlight
Delhi rents climbed 50.0% year over year to $3,000/month across 11 rentals, and South Coast rose 39.5% to $3,000/month. These increases contrast with the citywide rise of 3.5%, showing strong localized growth in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ana
$2,695/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ana is $2,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $765 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ana
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% 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 $2,622, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana run $2,242 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,885.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,929 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,875 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,900 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,290 | 19% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armstrong | $2,510 | |
Cabrillo Park | $2,738 | |
Downtown Santa Ana | $2,377 | |
Macarthur Place Hutton Centre | $2,922 | |
Northwest Santa Ana | $2,795 | |
Sandpointe | $3,005 | |
South Coast | $3,000 | |
Southeast Industrial District | $2,797 | |
Tustin Avenue | $2,125 | |
Willard | $2,685 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,622 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,350 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,929
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,290
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
1%
Southeast Industrial District
Average rent
$2,797
Cabrillo Park
Average rent
$2,738
Downtown Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,377
Armstrong
Average rent
$2,510
Northwest Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,795
Tustin Avenue
Average rent
$2,125
Sandpointe
Average rent
$3,005
South Coast
Average rent
$3,000
Willard
Average rent
$2,685
Macarthur Place Hutton Centre
Average rent
$2,922
Apartments
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
12%
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
40%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ana, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,525
3%$3,177
2%$3,195
5%$2,739
8%$2,550
5%$3,472
$4,895
4%$2,000
1%$7,850
2%$3,490
9%$2,875
$2,250
5%Discover rentals in Santa Ana, CA
5d+ ago
Sunwood Central apartment for rent in Santa Ana
2502 S Rosewood Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
12h ago
931 W Bishop St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1622 W Walnut St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Ana
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
2d ago
MacArthur Place - Hutton Centre house for rent in Santa Ana
2 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Jul 2
8h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$6,542
Apartment for rent
1d 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
8h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,452–$6,542
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
31 E Macarthur Cres, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,619–$3,439
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1950 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$2,660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3400 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,265–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1201 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,275
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1601 W Macarthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
31 E Macarthur Cres, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,619–$3,439
Price drop
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 $2,695 per month as of July 25, 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 4% since last year.
How does Santa Ana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ana is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Ana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Tustin Avenue ($2,125/mo), Downtown Santa Ana ($2,377/mo), and Armstrong ($2,510/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana average around $2,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,850/month, both down slightly from last year.
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).