Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Ana, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Santa Ana rent stands today
Santa Ana, CA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,625/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Santa Ana runs 38.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 131 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Ana rent for about $1,925/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,195/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,880/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,892/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,995/month. The studio segment accounts for 6.9% of total rentals, while 1-bedrooms make up 39.4%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wilshire Square rents fell 33.8% year over year to $2,500/month across 22 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 2.9% rent increase and indicates a localized cooldown in Wilshire Square.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Ana
$2,625/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Ana is $2,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $725 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Ana
131
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Ana run $2,219 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,880.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 | 2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,880 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,892 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Armstrong | $2,650 | |
Cabrillo Park | $2,775 | |
Downtown Santa Ana | $2,100 | |
Metro East | $2,795 | |
Northwest Santa Ana | $2,195 | |
Sandpointe | $2,800 | |
South Coast | $2,728 | |
Southeast Industrial District | $3,155 | |
West Side | $2,870 | |
Willard | $2,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,550 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,547 | 15% | 13% | |
Houses | $3,999 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,400 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,892
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Southeast Industrial District
Average rent
$3,155
Downtown Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,100
Cabrillo Park
Average rent
$2,775
Sandpointe
Average rent
$2,800
Willard
Average rent
$2,195
Armstrong
Average rent
$2,650
South Coast
Average rent
$2,728
West Side
Average rent
$2,870
Northwest Santa Ana
Average rent
$2,195
Metro East
Average rent
$2,795
Apartments
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$3,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
17%
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
38%higher than the national median
29%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
$2,442
3%$3,155
3%$3,116
2%$2,780
3%$2,595
4%$3,195
$4,400
9%$1,995
5%$6,775
15%$3,050
3%$2,795
$2,175
8%Discover rentals in Santa Ana, CA
5d+ ago
Casa Bonita house for rent in Santa Ana
413 S Center St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
5 beds
2 baths
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Santa Ana house for rent in Santa Ana
600 W 3rd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
2833 N Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,271–$2,644
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1206 N Parton St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 5
5d+ ago
Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana
405 Nobel Ave #C, Santa Ana, CA 92707
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
Armstrong apartment for rent in Santa Ana
3720 S Marine St #3, Santa Ana, CA 92704
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 11
5d+ ago
Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana
418 Nobel Ave #B, Santa Ana, CA 92707
2 beds
2 baths
$4,499
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
1d ago
Verified
2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,193–$3,446
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,510–$5,384
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1300 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,307–$2,877
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
750 Parkcenter Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,376–$3,580
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2414 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,193–$3,446
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1300 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,307–$2,877
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1950 E Santa Clara Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
401 S Birch St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 S Zoo Ln, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,510–$5,384
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1201 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,455–$2,980
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1601 W Macarthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$3,380
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4200 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,039–$2,837
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,625 per month as of October 24, 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 3% since last year.
How does Santa Ana rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Ana is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Ana?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Ana are Downtown Santa Ana ($2,100/mo), Willard ($2,195/mo), and Northwest Santa Ana ($2,195/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 $105,000/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?
January offers the best rental deals in Santa Ana with the lowest prices of the year, while May sees the highest rents with roughly a 5% difference between these months.
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).