Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Santa Ana

$2,100/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Santa Ana is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$3.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Santa Ana

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Santa Ana rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Average rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Santa Ana is $2,050, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Ana run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,990.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$2,050

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,899

9%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$4,505

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,505

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana, 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 Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana and Cabrillo Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Santa Ana

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,775
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Cabrillo Park, Santa Ana, CA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

600 W 3rd St - Photo 1 of 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.
425 E Wellington Ave #425 - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Downtown Santa Ana apartment for rent in Santa Ana

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

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.
700 W 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Ana apartment for rent in Santa Ana

2 beds

1.5 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.
721 W 1st St #F103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Ana condo for rent in Santa Ana

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Santa Ana rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Santa Ana?

The average rent in Downtown Santa Ana is $2,100 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Santa Ana?

Average rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Downtown Santa Ana rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Santa Ana is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Santa Ana?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Santa Ana, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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