Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,637. This is +39%, or $737, higher than the national average.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,637

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

177

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Santa Ana, CA is $2,637. This is +39%, or $737, higher than the national average.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
67%
23%
5%
3%
$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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,515. A 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA costs about $2,053 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,830. Houses for rent in Santa Ana, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,025

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,800

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,125

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$5,100

21%

2%

Studio

$1,850

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

2%

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$2,637
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Ana, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

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Ross Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Ross Towers

1602 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,735–$2,595

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2109-2209 W Myrtle St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.9

Very good

2109-2209 W Myrtle St

2109 W Myrtle St, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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1905 N Bush St - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush St, Santa Ana, CA 92706

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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1905 West Myrtle Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Casa Bonita apartment for rent in Santa Ana

2 BR, 1 BA in Casa Bonita

1905 West Myrtle Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

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SAO2109 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.4

Very good

SAO2109

2109 Obarr Pl, Santa Ana, CA 92705

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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1101 W Macarthur Blvd #219 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Coast condo for rent in Santa Ana

Beautifully Maintained 2-Bedroom Condo in Prime Santa Ana Location!

1101 W Macarthur Blvd #219, Santa Ana, CA 92707

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

Condo for rent

Available Dec 22

924 W Chestnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pico-Lowell apartment for rent in Santa Ana

2 BR, 1 BA in Santa Ana Central Historic District

924 W Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Townsend Hacienda - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Townsend Hacienda

825 S Townsend St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Apartment for rent