Cheap Homes for Rent in Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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property at 924 S Peregrine Pl

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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924 S Peregrine Pl

AnaheimCA92806
property at 1321 N Durant St

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1321 N Durant St

Santa AnaCA92706
property at 5329 E Pamela Kay Ln

$1,550

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$1,550

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

5329 E Pamela Kay Ln

AnaheimCA92807

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property at 1021 W Bishop St

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1021 W Bishop St

Santa AnaCA92703

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property at 2526 E Balsam Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

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2526 E Balsam Ave

AnaheimCA92806
property at 260 W 3rd St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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260 W 3rd St

CoronaCA92882
property at 144 Primrose Ave

$2,250 - $3,995

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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144 Primrose Ave

PlacentiaCA92870
property at 1004 E Almond Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1004 E Almond Ave

OrangeCA92866

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property at 224 N Cleveland St

$2,500

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$2,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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224 N Cleveland St

OrangeCA92866

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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 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 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
Parc DerianWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
801 S Merrill StOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Corona Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,799
Minnie Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Borchard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800

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

As of May 26, 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 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 Central OC East of I 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Court Townhomes3 Beds, 3.5 baths3BR,3.5BA$1.96
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Parc DerianWaitlist3BR,2BA$1.72
Waterstone Garden2x2 Rancho2BR,2BA$2.33
Meadowood Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.52
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Patio2BR,2BA$2.28
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.43
TUSTIN LANAI APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Corona Gardens2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.50

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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 2185 Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $8,005. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC East of I 5 ranging from $1,150 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 $1,150 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,822.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central OC East of I 5?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central OC East of I 5 range from $2,088 to $8,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,095.

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