Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA from $800 (58 Rentals)

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Orchid Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchid Gardens

1051 N Glassell StOrange, CA 92867
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Orange Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Villas

715-775 N Lemon StOrange, CA 92867
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858 N Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

858 N Olive St

858 N Olive StOrange, CA 92867
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237 W Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

237 W Wilson Ave

237 W Wilson AveOrange, CA 92867
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349 S Lemon St
1 Bedroom Apartments

349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Los Robles
1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles

210-224 N Oak StOrange, CA 92867
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Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

240 E Taft AveOrange, CA 92865
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Palmyra Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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The Knolls
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Knolls

3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869
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The Grove Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove Senior

12721 Garden Grove BlvdGarden Grove, CA 92843
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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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11742 Stuart Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11742 Stuart Dr

11742 Stuart DrGarden Grove, CA 92843
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Saddleback Lodge
Studio Apartments

Saddleback Lodge

1649-1655 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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549 N Tustin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 N Tustin Ave

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Pinewood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Village

1919 E Sycamore StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Bush Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court Apartments

1407 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Civic Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

1136 Civic Center DrSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Bush Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Terrace

2015 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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1905 N Bush St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1905 N Bush St

1905 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92706

Orange, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Olive$3,360$1,995935
Orange Foothills$3,360$1,800329
El Modina$3,485$1,400808
Silverado$3,736$1,6002897
Orange Park Acres$3,795$1,4001722
Santiago Oaks$3,795$2,45040
Central OC East of I 5$4,115$1,40027560
The Block$4,221$1,8253376
Old Towne$4,260$1,6893592
Uptown Orange$4,700$1,8253755

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,689
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Crystal ViewStudio (A)Studio,1BA$1,827
Orange GrovePlan S1Studio,1BA$1,873
BROADWAY PLAZA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath- Large (D)1BR,1BA$1,900
Sunrise Fountains ApartmentsGetaway - 0BD, 1BTH DNStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grove House22A2BR,2BA$2.50
Sunrise Palms2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
796 N Shattuck Pl, Unit 796796 N Shattuck Pl2BR,1BA$2.65
Hampshire Square Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,1BA$2.53
Georgetown Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.65
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Garden View Apartments1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.45
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orange, CA

Ranked #80

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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