2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Ana, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana, California as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,785 and +52% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Santa Ana.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange, CA | 5.2 mi | $2,760 | +$245 (+10%) |
| Tustin, CA | 5.3 mi | $3,075 | +$560 (+22%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 5.3 mi | $3,110 | +$595 (+24%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,819 | +$304 (+12%) |
| Irvine, CA | 7.3 mi | $3,704 | +$1,189 (+47%) |
| Westminster, CA | 8 mi | $2,510 | $-5 (0%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 8.6 mi | $3,828 | +$1,313 (+52%) |
| Stanton, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,510 | $-5 (0%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,928 | +$413 (+16%) |
| Placentia, CA | 10.1 mi | $2,620 | +$105 (+4%) |
| Fullerton, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,640 | +$125 (+5%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,685 | +$170 (+7%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Santa Ana — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Ana?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Santa Ana, California is $2,515 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,785.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Santa Ana?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $100,600 ($8,383/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Ana expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Ana's 2-bedroom median of $2,515 is +52% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Ana rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Santa Ana ranks #152 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Santa Ana?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Westminster ($2,510), Stanton ($2,510).