What's the average rent in Santa Ana, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Santa Ana, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Santa Ana, CA is $2,595 per month, which is 33% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,595

-2.1%-$55 decrease month-over-month

-3.7%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

245

APARTMENTS

$2,425

HOUSES

$3,967

TOWNHOUSES

$4,900

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Santa Ana, CA at $2,425 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $4,900 per month. Houses average $3,967 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,238
2 Bedrooms	$2,770
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,525
All	$2,595

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Santa Ana, CA is $2,238 per month, followed by $2,770 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,525 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,895
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	$4,900
All	$4,900

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Santa Ana, CA is $2,895 per month, followed by $4,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,215
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,650
All	$2,595

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, CA is $2,215 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,650 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$4,525
All	$3,967

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Santa Ana, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,525 for a 4 bedroom house.