
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA from $800 (58 Rentals)
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Hillcrest Village Senior Living

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Orange, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Orange Studio Apartments | $2,442 | $1,588 | $5,110 |
Cheap Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,400 | $5,649 |
Cheap Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,322 | $1,650 | $6,275 |
Cheap Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,962 | $2,500 | $5,585 |
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Orange, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $7,885 with an overall median price of $3,882. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Olive at $1,995, Orange Foothills at $1,800, and El Modina at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orange Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Olive | $3,360 | $1,995 | 935 |
Orange Foothills | $3,360 | $1,800 | 329 |
El Modina | $3,485 | $1,400 | 808 |
Silverado | $3,736 | $1,600 | 2897 |
Orange Park Acres | $3,795 | $1,400 | 1722 |
Santiago Oaks | $3,795 | $2,450 | 40 |
Central OC East of I 5 | $4,115 | $1,400 | 27560 |
The Block | $4,221 | $1,825 | 3376 |
Old Towne | $4,260 | $1,689 | 3592 |
Uptown Orange | $4,700 | $1,825 | 3755 |
Cheapest Available Orange Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,588. Caribbean Cove in the Anaheim Resort neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Caribbean Cove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Harmony Creek | 1x1-550 | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
City Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Crystal View | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $1,827 |
Orange Grove | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,873 |
BROADWAY PLAZA | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D) | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Sunrise Fountains Apartments | Getaway - 0BD, 1BTH DN | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.50 price per square foot 22A Model at Grove House in the in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Orange apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Sunrise Palms starting at $2,495 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Disneyland Resort neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Grove House | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
Sunrise Palms | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
796 N Shattuck Pl, Unit 796 | 796 N Shattuck Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Hampshire Square Apartment Homes | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Georgetown Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.65 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Garden View Apartments | 1x1 Upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Excelsior Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Hillcrest Village Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Orange Overview
" Orange, California is one of the sunniest cities in Southern California, with a preserved Old Town District, plenty of lakes, a university, a small zoo and wildlife sanctuary. It's highly agreeable weather and charming city center has attracted a population of almost 140,000 people. Locals are just as warm and friendly as the weather making Orange an ideal place to settle in to."
Why live in Orange, CA?
If you are considering a move to Southern California, living in Orange apartments is a great place to start. With the warmth of a small city and connections to big metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, you can have almost the best of both worlds. Orange's rich cultural history and preserved downtown historic area offers a charming place to wander around the areas plethora of antique shops and take in the architecture. With the academic benefits of a university town and the friendliness of a small city, apartments in Orange can make almost anyone feel at home.
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Ranked #80
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Orange, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orange?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange is under $1,905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange?
The cheapest apartment in Orange is Harmony Creek which is listed at $1,689, while the average apartment in Orange costs $3,882.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,800 regular apartments in Orange that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Orange?
Cheap apartments in Orange have an average cost of $539 which is $3,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange.
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