Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA from $900 (244 Rentals)

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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 1004 E Almond Ave

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1004 E Almond Ave

OrangeCA92866
property at 224 N Cleveland St

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

224 N Cleveland St

OrangeCA92866

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property at 316 N Parker St

$2,595 - $2,995

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316 N Parker St

OrangeCA92868
property at 388 N Parker St

$2,595 - $2,995

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388 N Parker St

OrangeCA92868
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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
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237 W Wilson Ave

237 W Wilson AveOrange, CA 92867
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349 S Lemon St
1 to 2 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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Mardi Gras Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mardi Gras Apartments

1475 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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Orchid Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Orchid Gardens

1051 N Glassell StOrange, CA 92867
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Palmyra Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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The Knolls
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Knolls

3138 E Maple AveOrange, CA 92869
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218 W Wilson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

218 W Wilson Ave

218 W Wilson AveOrange, CA 92867

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Orange, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $8,099 with an overall median price of $3,763. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Santiago Oaks at $2,550, Orange Foothills at $1,995, and Olive at $1,495. 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$2,600$2,5504
Orange Foothills$2,845$1,9959
Olive$3,075$1,4959
El Modina$3,150$2,1003
Orange Park Acres$3,422$1,70023
Old Towne$3,850$1,81875
Central OC East of I 5$4,269$1,1001649
Silverado$4,269$1,595184
Old Town Orange$4,460$1,499214
Uptown Orange$4,591$1,499240

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 $1,100. 1031 N Link in the The Canyon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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$1,100
1031 N LinkStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Santiago Villas Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Crystal ViewStudio (A)Studio,1BA$1,809
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,818
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Orange apartment is the B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle starting at $3,309 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.59
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
The Villas At Anaheim Hills2 bedrrom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$2.65
1522 N Sycamore St, Unit A1522 N Sycamore St1BR,1BA$2.45
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Casa De Portola Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52

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

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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 Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Orange costs $3,763.

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 314 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 $2,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange.

Expert Rental Resources

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