Santa Ana, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,785
1-year change
+0.1%
$4/mo
5-year change
+30.9%
$658/mo
10-year change
+62.1%
$1,067/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Santa Ana

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,596/mo0.0%
2016$1,683/mo+5.5%+5.5%
2017$1,838/mo+9.2%+15.2%
2018$1,905/mo+3.6%+19.4%
2019$1,956/mo+2.7%+22.6%
2020$2,033/mo+3.9%+27.4%
2021$2,087/mo+2.7%+30.8%
2022$2,556/mo+22.5%+60.2%
2023$2,550/mo-0.2%+59.8%
2024$2,659/mo+4.3%+66.6%
2025$2,766/mo+4.0%+73.3%
2026$2,854/mo+3.2%+78.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Santa Ana changed since 2015?

Median rent in Santa Ana, CA was $1,602 in 2015-01 and is $2,785 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,183 per month over 11 years.

How much has Santa Ana rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Santa Ana, CA has changed +30.9% ($658 per month). The current median is $2,785.

What has rent in Santa Ana done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santa Ana, CA has changed +62.1% ($1,067 per month). It is now $2,785.

Is rent in Santa Ana going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Santa Ana, CA has increased +0.1% ($4/mo). Current median: $2,785.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.