Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Santa Ana

$2,297/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Santa Ana is $2,297 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Santa Ana

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Santa Ana rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

Average rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Santa Ana run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,985.

Listings

Studio

$2,367

1%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,250

8%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$3,962

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,367

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,962

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,297
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,637
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Cabrillo Park, Santa Ana, CA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA

600 W 3rd St #A312 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Santa Ana condo for rent in Santa Ana

600 W 3rd St #A312, Santa Ana, CA 92701

1 bed

1 bath

$1,499

829 N Garfield St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

829 N Garfield St

829 N Garfield St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$3,100

2227 N Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Santa Ana apartment for rent in Santa Ana

450 E 4th St ##334 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Santa Ana condo for rent in Santa Ana

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

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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 $2,297 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Santa Ana?

Average rent prices in Downtown Santa Ana have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

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

Rent in Downtown Santa Ana is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 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 $92,000/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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