
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
Rental terms in Orange County as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Orange County, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orange County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Orange County Studio Apartments | $2,542 | $1,420 | $5,900 |
Orange County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Orange County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,691 | $1,498 | $10,000+ |
Orange County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,834 | $2,006 | $10,000+ |
Orange County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,994 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orange County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange County is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange County?
The cheapest apartment in Orange County is Park Vista Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,257, while the average apartment in Orange County costs $5,263.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange County?
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 1,992 regular apartments in Orange County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Orange County have an average cost of $136 which is $5,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County.
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.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.