Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, CA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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property at 207 Nashville Ave

207 Nashville Ave

Huntington BeachCA92648

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property at 945 E Mason Ln

945 E Mason Ln

AnaheimCA92805
property at 641 Ward St

641 Ward St

La HabraCA90631
property at 260 Streamwood

260 Streamwood

IrvineCA92620

Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, CA is a Studio unit found at Beachview Villa in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $790. 788 W Lambert Rd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beachview VillaThe PalmStudio,1BA$790
788 W Lambert Rd1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,300
Victoria TownhouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Apex ApartmentsStudio XXSStudio,1BA$1,500
Lexington CourtyardStudioStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.80 price per square foot BR3 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,303. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Monterey Pines starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$1.80
Monterey Pines2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.81
Sunrise Palms2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Beachside Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.18
Broadway Royale Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.25
1331 Burwood St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.68
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Sierra West ApartmentsPlan B - Townhome1BR,1BA$2.19
9822 Acacia AvestudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
788 W Lambert Rd1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 10990 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $50,000. There are also 702 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $1,000 to $90,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange County ranges from $1,000 to $90,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,917.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange County range from $2,006 to $50,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $24,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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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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.