Santa Ana, CA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,820
1-year change
+1.9%
$53/mo
5-year change
+24.9%
$562/mo
10-year change
+61.2%
$1,071/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Santa Ana
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,585/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,669/mo | +5.3% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $1,822/mo | +9.2% | +15.0% |
| 2018 | $1,892/mo | +3.8% | +19.4% |
| 2019 | $1,938/mo | +2.4% | +22.3% |
| 2020 | $2,015/mo | +4.0% | +27.1% |
| 2021 | $2,066/mo | +2.5% | +30.3% |
| 2022 | $2,535/mo | +22.7% | +59.9% |
| 2023 | $2,531/mo | -0.2% | +59.7% |
| 2024 | $2,632/mo | +4.0% | +66.1% |
| 2025 | $2,731/mo | +3.8% | +72.3% |
| 2026 | $2,803/mo | +2.6% | +76.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Santa Ana changed since 2015?
Median rent in Santa Ana, CA was $1,586 in 2015-01 and is $2,820 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,234 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 +24.9% ($562 per month). The current median is $2,820.
What has rent in Santa Ana done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Santa Ana, CA has changed +61.2% ($1,071 per month). It is now $2,820.
Is rent in Santa Ana going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Santa Ana, CA has increased +1.9% ($53/mo). Current median: $2,820.