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property at 945 E Mason Ln

945 E Mason Ln

AnaheimCA92805

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323 W 10th St

Santa AnaCA92701

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Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $12,011 with an overall median price of $4,218. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santiago Oaks at $2,500, Olive at $1,720, and Orange Park Acres 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
Santiago Oaks$2,550$2,5001
Olive$3,510$1,72042
Orange Park Acres$3,510$1,40061
El Modina$3,783$1,40027
Old Towne$3,915$1,908129
Orange Foothills$4,100$1,65028
The Block$4,507$1,875109
Uptown Orange$4,507$1,875121
Central OC East of I 5$5,300$1,4001251
Silverado$6,500$1,600213

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. Orchid Gardens in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. 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
Orchid Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.54 price per square foot Studio B Model at The Vivere Lofts in the in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood starting from $2,960. 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.
The Vivere LoftsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.54
Sunrise Palms2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
The BarkleyTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.55
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A1522 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$2.45
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Villa Barcelona1x11BR,1BA$2.39
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange?

There are currently 1965 Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $12,011. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange ranging from $975 to $8,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange ranges from $975 to $8,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,787.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange range from $2,695 to $12,011, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,100.

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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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