Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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property at 3330 Rochelle Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3330 Rochelle Ln

CoronaCA92882
property at 1001 W Stevens Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707
property at 72 Congress Pl

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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72 Congress Pl

IrvineCA92602

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property at 13942 Deodar St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705

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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707
property at 600 W 3rd St

$2,450

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$2,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 W 3rd St, Unit A312

600 W 3rd St
Santa AnaCA92701
property at 1356 Brentwood Cir

$2,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1356 Brentwood Cir
CoronaCA92882

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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 Chestnut Place Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. 801 S Merrill St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Central OC East of I 5 apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
801 S Merrill StOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Emeritus Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$1,600
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,709

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

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central OC East of I 5 area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Central OC East of I 5 apartment is the 3 Beds, 3.5 baths Model at Magnolia Court Townhomes starting at $3,245 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Corona 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.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
Magnolia Court Townhomes3 Beds, 3.5 baths3BR,3.5BA$1.96
1600-1610 Mabury Street3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.43
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Orange Plaza2x22BR,2BA$2.29
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Lakeside Villa2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.23
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.47
1356 Brentwood Cir, Unit C1356 Brentwood Cir2BR,2BA$1.90
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32

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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 2200 Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $9,668. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC East of I 5 ranging from $1,000 to $28,000.

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 $1,000 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,452.

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 $2,725 to $7,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,250.

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