4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Ana, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, California as of October 2026. That's +43% higher than the citywide median of $2,820 and +61% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Santa Ana
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Santa Ana
Compare Santa Ana's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,929 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | California City | $2,070 |
| 5 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 7 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 8 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 9 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 10 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 11 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 12 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 13 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 14 | Fortuna | $2,300 |
| 15 | Shafter | $2,320 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Montecito | $6,700 |
| 3 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Santa Ana.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | 5.2 mi | $4,456 | +$411 (+10%) |
| Tustin, CA | 5.3 mi | $4,970 | +$925 (+23%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 5.3 mi | $5,030 | +$985 (+24%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 6.8 mi | $4,547 | +$502 (+12%) |
| Irvine, CA | 7.3 mi | $5,986 | +$1,941 (+48%) |
| Westminster, CA | 8 mi | $4,030 | $-15 (0%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 8.6 mi | $6,188 | +$2,143 (+53%) |
| Stanton, CA | 9.2 mi | $4,030 | $-15 (0%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 9.5 mi | $4,735 | +$690 (+17%) |
| Placentia, CA | 10.1 mi | $4,240 | +$195 (+5%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 10.6 mi | $4,260 | +$215 (+5%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 12.1 mi | $4,325 | +$280 (+7%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Santa Ana — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Ana?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Santa Ana, California is $4,045 per month. This is +43% higher than the citywide median of $2,820.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Santa Ana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $161,800 ($13,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $77.79/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Ana expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Ana's 4+ bedroom median of $4,045 is +61% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Ana rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Santa Ana ranks #191 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Santa Ana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Westminster ($4,030), Stanton ($4,030).