Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Orange Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,600 (21 Rentals)

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The Ponderosa
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$2,045 - $2,695
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$2,045 - $2,695
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The Ponderosa

2232-2240 E Lenita LnSanta Ana, CA 92705
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$2,277 - $3,177
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1105 E Katella AveAnaheim, CA 92805
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Old Town Orange, Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town Orange area of Orange, CA is a Studio unit found at Horizon priced from $2,029. The Ponderosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Old Town Orange apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HorizonStudioStudio,1BA$2,029
The Ponderosa1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,045
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,100
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,185
Strada ApartmentsThe Veranda1BR,1BA$2,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Orange, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Orange area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2x1.5TH Model at Latitude Ii in the in the Santa Ana neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Old Town Orange apartment is the 2 Bed & 2Bath Model at Americana Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Orange Park Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Latitude Ii2x1.5TH2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Americana Apartments2 Bed & 2Bath2BR,2BA$3.00
Orange Plaza2x22BR,2BA$2.29
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
Stadium House Apartments12ES1BR,2BA$3.06
Portofino Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Home with 912 Square...2BR,2BA$3.02
The Ponderosa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.99
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.77
133 Santa Clara Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
Seranado Fountain Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.92

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Old Town Orange, Orange, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Orange. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Orange Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town Orange?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town Orange is under $2,285.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Orange?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town Orange is The Ponderosa which is listed at $2,045, while the average apartment in Old Town Orange costs $4,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town Orange?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in Old Town Orange that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old Town Orange?

Cheap apartments in Old Town Orange have an average cost of $639 which is $3,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Orange.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.