Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA from $1,000 (282 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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Allure
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$2,259 - $2,930
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Allure

3099 W Chapman AveOrange, CA 92868
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Garrison
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$2,369 - $3,454
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Garrison

1725 W Katella AveOrange, CA 92867
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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AMLI Uptown Orange
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$2,620 - $5,695
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AMLI Uptown Orange

385 S Manchester AveOrange, CA 92868
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CAMEO
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$2,749 - $4,499
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CAMEO

1055 W Town And Country RdOrange, CA 92868
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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$2,800 - $3,095

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452 S Shaffer St

OrangeCA92866
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Orange Villas
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Orange Villas

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

858 N Olive StOrange, CA 92867
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237 W Wilson Ave
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237 W Wilson Ave

237 W Wilson AveOrange, CA 92867
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349 S Lemon St
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349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Sunrise Apartments
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Sunrise Apartments

240 E Taft AveOrange, CA 92865
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Orange, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,007 to $11,537 with an overall median price of $3,039. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orange Foothills at $2,175, Orange Park Acres at $2,297, and El Modina at $2,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orange Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orange Foothills$2,175$1,9255
Orange Park Acres$2,297$1,49917
El Modina$2,300$2,3002
Olive$2,460$1,99916
Santiago Oaks$2,575$2,5751
Silverado$2,857$1,595191
Uptown Orange$2,860$1,600208
Old Town Orange$2,909$1,499174
Old Towne$2,950$1,00755
Old Towne Orange$3,074$1,864761

Cheapest Available Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chestnut Place Senior Apartments in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood priced from $1,499. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the Santa Ana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,709. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,709
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Wilson Apartments (217 W. Wilson)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Emerald Isle - 55+Augusta National1BR,1BA$1,850
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Orange apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at First Street starting at $2,746 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the City Center 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.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Orange Plaza2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Ridgewood Village Apartment HomesPlan H2BR,2BA$2.56
Georgetown Apartments2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.60
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Casa De Portola Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Orange, CA
Population: 139,484

Ranked #194

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange?

The cheapest apartment in Orange is Chestnut Place Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Orange costs $3,039.

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 153 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 $858 which is $2,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.