
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $500 (78 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central OC East of I 5 area of Orange.


Orange Villas

858 N Olive St

237 W Wilson Ave

349 S Lemon St

Las Verandes Apartments

Mardi Gras Apartments

Palmyra, Richlyn & Fern Gardens Apartments

Palmyra Villas

Orchid Gardens
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Sunrise Apartments

The Knolls

Culver House Apartments

Orange Park Heights Senior Living (55 & Over)

218 W Wilson Ave

Metro East Senior Park 62+

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Parc Derian

801 S Merrill St
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Emeritus Park Senior Apartments

204 Pineview, Unit 11

Casa Grande Senior Apartment Homes

Hillcrest Village Senior Living

Corona Gardens

Borchard Apartments

Minnie Apartments

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1309 N Linwood Ave

Montclaire Apartments

Windrow Apartments
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Emerald Terrace Apartments 2

317 S Flower St

Santa Ana Arts Collective

Corona Del Rey

City Gardens Apartments

CORONA DE ORO

The Palms

1401 W. Walnut St.

Solaira at Pavilion Park

511 E Washington Ave
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Anton Portola

Parc Square Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

514 E Wellington Ave

Durant Court

549 N Tustin Ave

Circle City Villas

Casa La Palma Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

Highland Apartments
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Central OC East of I 5, Orange, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central OC East of I 5?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central OC East of I 5 Studio Apartments | $2,581 | $1,100 | $6,712 |
| Central OC East of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $1,250 | $6,004 |
| Central OC East of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,701 | $1,799 | $7,887 |
| Central OC East of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $2,088 | $8,005 |
| Central OC East of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,013 | $3,095 | $5,576 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA.
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Cheapest Available Central OC East of I 5 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central OC East of I 5 area of Orange, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,100. 1031 N Link has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Central OC East of I 5 apartments for rent in Orange, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Senior Park 62+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1031 N Link | Studio + 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Parc Derian | Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| 801 S Merrill St | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Park Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Parcwood | STU-a | Studio,1BA | $1,777 |
| Mardi Gras Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Corona Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Borchard Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central OC East of I 5 area is the $1.96 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 baths Model at Magnolia Court Townhomes in the in the Gateway neighborhood starting from $3,245. The second greatest value Central OC East of I 5 apartment is the Residence 6 Model at Palisades at Sierra Del Oro starting at $3,529 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Sierra Del Oro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central OC East of I 5 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Court Townhomes | 3 Beds, 3.5 baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.96 |
| Palisades at Sierra Del Oro | Residence 6 | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| First Street | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Parc Derian | Waitlist | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Waterstone Garden | 2x2 Rancho | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Arroyo Casa | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| TUSTIN LANAI APARTMENTS | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Corona Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Oc East Of I 5, Orange, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Central OC East of I 5, Orange, and the greater Orange area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central OC East of I 5 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central OC East of I 5?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central OC East of I 5 is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central OC East of I 5?
The cheapest apartment in Central OC East of I 5 is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Central OC East of I 5 costs $4,074.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central OC East of I 5?
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 189 regular apartments in Central OC East of I 5 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 Central OC East of I 5?
Cheap apartments in Central OC East of I 5 have an average cost of $319 which is $3,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC East of I 5.
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