
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $500 (62 Rentals)
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Metro East Senior Park 62+

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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 |
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Central OC East of I 5 Studio Apartments | $2,662 | $1,587 | $4,169 |
Central OC East of I 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,027 | $1,000 | $6,210 |
Central OC East of I 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $1,650 | $7,286 |
Central OC East of I 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,711 | $2,495 | $8,000 |
Central OC East of I 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,807 | $4,300 | $7,800 |
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There are currently 62 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 1 Bed unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,557. The Cooper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,691. 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 |
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Metro East Senior Park 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
The Cooper | 1x1-ch | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
Emeritus Park Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Warwick Square | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
Summerhill Village Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Lakeside Villa | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Grand | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
The Pointe at College Place Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Beechwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC East of I 5 area is the $2.14 price per square foot 213 W Washington Ave Model at 213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave in the in the Downtown Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Central OC East of I 5 apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowood Apartments starting at $2,899 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Gateway 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. |
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213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave | 213 W Washington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Meadowood Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Milestone Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Kenyon Pointe | Floor Plan Up | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
Baker Place Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
801 S Merrill St | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Arroyo Casa | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
7573 E Camino Tampico, Unit Attached Suite | 7573 E Camino Tampico | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Park Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Lakeside Villa | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $1,557, while the average apartment in Central OC East of I 5 costs $10,000.
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 79 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 $216 which is $9,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central OC East of I 5.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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