Cheap Homes for Rent in Central OC East of I 5 Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $900 (26 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 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 $1,681. 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+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
The Cooper1x1-ch1BR,1BA$1,681
Emeritus Park Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Patio1BR,1BA$1,700
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,706
Summerhill Village ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,750
Lakeside Villa1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Grand1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Pointe at College Place Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Beechwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

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

As of June 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Meadowood Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.52
Milestone Apartments2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.36
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.51
Baker Place Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.54
801 S Merrill StTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.39
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
7573 E Camino Tampico, Unit Attached Suite7573 E Camino Tampico1BR,1BA$2.40
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Lakeside Villa1x11BR,1BA$2.56

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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 2179 Apartments for Rent in Central OC East of I 5, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $13,300. There are also 230 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central OC East of I 5 ranging from $950 to $12,990.

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 $12,990 with an average monthly rent of $4,845.

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 $2,495 to $8,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,300.

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