Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange, CA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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property at 1321 N Durant St

$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 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 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
property at 523 W Summerfield Cir

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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523 W Summerfield Cir

AnaheimCA92802

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property at 517 Sunset St

$2,100 - $3,900

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517 Sunset St

Santa AnaCA92703
property at 2526 E Balsam Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2526 E Balsam Ave

AnaheimCA92806

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property at 1004 E Almond Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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1004 E Almond Ave

OrangeCA92866
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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Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orange, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orange, CA area range in price from $1,100 to $8,005 with an overall median price of $3,699. The three Orange neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orange Foothills at $1,995, Santiago Oaks at $2,560, and Olive at $1,495. 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 Foothills$2,850$1,9957
Santiago Oaks$3,037$2,5602
Olive$3,062$1,4959
Orange Park Acres$3,092$1,70021
El Modina$3,150$2,1003
Silverado$3,692$1,595169
Old Towne$3,900$1,81864
Central OC East of I 5$4,050$1,1001603
Old Town Orange$4,492$1,499214
Uptown Orange$4,507$1,499235

Cheapest Available Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood priced from $1,100. 1031 N Link in the The Canyon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange apartments for rent:

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
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Orange apartment is the B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle starting at $3,309 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.59
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
The Villas At Anaheim Hills2 bedrrom Apartment Homes2BR,2BA$2.65
TUSTIN ARMS APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.43
Five Coves Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,1BA$2.68
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Almont Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Twin Oaks Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Hampshire Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2.63

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Orange, CA
Population: 139,484

Ranked #194

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange?

There are currently 1951 Apartments for Rent in Orange, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $7,887. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange ranging from $1,100 to $13,500.

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 $1,100 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,406.

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 $2,492 to $6,253, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

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