← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Santa Ana, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Santa Ana, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,812
1-year change
+1.7%
3-year change
+8.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.6%
Rents in Santa Ana rose +1.7%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.7% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Santa Ana, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,812 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,783 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,764 |
| May 2026 | $2,756 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,767 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,766 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,759 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,774 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,787 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,799 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,780 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,776 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,766 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,747 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,723 |
| May 2025 | $2,694 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,695 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,699 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,702 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,689 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,682 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,661 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,662 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,659 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,666 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,652 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,625 |
| May 2024 | $2,617 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,599 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,599 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,595 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,608 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,595 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,598 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,592 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,613 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,602 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,210 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,450 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,250 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,810 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 92701 | $2,735 | +0.2% |
| 92703 | $2,637 | +5.1% |
| 92704 | $3,118 | +1.3% |
| 92706 | $2,774 | +5.8% |
| 92707 | $2,762 | +3.3% |
Negotiating a renewal in Santa Ana
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Santa Ana, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.2% to +5.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.