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707 N Baker St

Santa AnaCA92703

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Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $12,210 with an overall median price of $3,754. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orange Park Acres at $1,400, Olive at $1,924, and El Modina at $2,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orange Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orange Park Acres$2,542$1,40020
Olive$2,675$1,92414
El Modina$2,775$2,1003
Silverado$3,275$1,500195
The Block$3,315$2,19316
Orange Foothills$3,360$1,8007
Old Towne$3,720$1,76753
Old Town Orange$4,195$1,400199
Uptown Orange$4,195$1,650208
Central OC East of I 5$7,495$1,4001147

Cheapest Available Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Orion in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood priced from $866. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,557. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Orion1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$866
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Orchid Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,681
Summerhill Village ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.57 price per square foot B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle in the in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,280. The second greatest value Orange apartment is the 22A Model at Grove House starting at $3,015 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Old Town Orange neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.57
Grove House22A2BR,2BA$2.51
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Milestone Apartments2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.36
City VillasTownhome - 2 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.51
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.47
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Almont Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.24
Park Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The Orion1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange?

There are currently 1945 Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $12,210. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange ranging from $850 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange ranges from $850 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,934.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orange?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange range from $2,695 to $12,210, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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