Cheap Homes for Rent in Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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

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 The Orion priced from $733. Metro East Senior Park 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,557. Here are the most affordable Central OC East of I 5 apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Orion1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$733
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
801 S Merrill StOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
BROADWAY PLAZAStudio (A)1BR,1BA$1,650
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,706
The Cooper1x1-ch1BR,1BA$1,731
Summerhill Village ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,750
Grand1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central OC East of I 5 area is the $2.17 price per square foot 616 S Fashion Park St Model at 616 S Fashion Park St, Unit A in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Central OC East of I 5 apartment is the 3X2 Model at Parcwood starting at $2,999 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Montara 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
616 S Fashion Park St, Unit A616 S Fashion Park St3BR,2BA$2.17
Parcwood3X23BR,2BA$2.40
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.06
Pinewood Villas Apartments2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.26
Lakeside Villa2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.23
Milestone Apartments2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.36
ELEVATE APARTMENT HOMES2x12BR,1BA$2.40
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Orion2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
7573 E Camino Tampico, Unit Attached Suite7573 E Camino Tampico1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central OC East of I 5

What type of rentals are currently available in Central OC East of I 5?

There are currently 2180 Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $733 to $10,069. There are also 199 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC East of I 5 ranging from $950 to $13,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central OC East of I 5?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central OC East of I 5 ranges from $950 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,413.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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