Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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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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Palmyra Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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Sunrise Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

240 E Taft AveOrange, CA 92865
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The Knolls
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Knolls

3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869
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Corona Del Rey
2 Bedroom Apartments

Corona Del Rey

1148 D StCorona, CA 92882
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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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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CORONA DE ORO
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CORONA DE ORO

680 W 2nd StCorona, CA 92882
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The Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

815 Rimpau AveCorona, CA 92879
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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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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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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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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Durant Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Circle City Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Circle City Villas

1085 Circle City DrCorona, CA 92879
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1214 W Brook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1214 W Brook St

1214 W Brook StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Highland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

1116-1120 Highland StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cypress Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Apartments

210 Cypress AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Placentia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Placentia

718 W Center StPlacentia, CA 92870
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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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Avalon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Studio One Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio One Apartments

315 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Central OC East of I 5, Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central OC East of I 5 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central OC East of I 5 area of Orange, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,588. Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Central OC East of I 5 apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,588
Grand0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Orchid Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720
The Cooper1x1-ch1BR,1BA$1,761
Casa Grande Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,787
Lakeside Villa1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Casa MadridPlan ZStudio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC East of I 5 area is the $2.33 price per square foot 615 E Chestnut Ave Model at 615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Central OC East of I 5 apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central OC East of I 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
615 E Chestnut Ave, Unit #A615 E Chestnut Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.33
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Villa AngelinaPlan C 2x22BR,2BA$2.37
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES2x12BR,1BA$2.53
Meadowood Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$2.39
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Vintage ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,2BA$2.42
Circle City Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.38
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

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Central Oc East Of I 5, Orange, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Orange, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Central OC East of I 5, Orange, and the greater Orange area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central OC East of I 5 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central OC East of I 5?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central OC East of I 5 is under $1,845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central OC East of I 5?

The cheapest apartment in Central OC East of I 5 is Orchid Gardens which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Central OC East of I 5 costs $4,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central OC East of I 5?

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 79 regular apartments in Central OC East of I 5 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 Central OC East of I 5?

Cheap apartments in Central OC East of I 5 have an average cost of $142 which is $4,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC East of I 5.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.