
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Orange Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Town Orange area of Orange.


Strada Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

Orange Plaza

Robin Meadows Orange

Towne Centre at Orange
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Seranado Fountain Apartments

Casa De Sol

Santiago Villas Senior Apartments

Casa Madrid

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Old Town Orange, Orange, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Town Orange?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Orange Studio Apartments | $2,462 | $1,499 | $3,456 |
| Old Town Orange 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $1,700 | $4,266 |
| Old Town Orange 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $1,800 | $6,110 |
| Old Town Orange 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,327 | $2,845 | $6,264 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Town Orange Neighborhood of Orange, CA.
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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 Santiago Villas Senior Apartments priced from $1,499. Casa Madrid has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,870. Here are the most affordable Old Town Orange apartments for rent in Orange, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Villas Senior Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Casa Madrid | Plan Z | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| Courtyard Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairhaven Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| Horizon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,029 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town Orange, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town Orange area is the $2.59 price per square foot B2D Model at 1818 Platinum Triangle in the in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood starting from $3,309. The second greatest value Old Town Orange apartment is the 22CSm Model at Stadium House Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Platinum Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town Orange apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 Platinum Triangle | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| Stadium House Apartments | 22CSm | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Americana Apartments | 2Bed & 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| La Veta Grand | Remodeled with W/D 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| The Vivere Lofts | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Tustin View | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 133 Santa Clara Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Arbors Santa Ana | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Seranado Fountain Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Towne Centre at Orange | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
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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 $2,194.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town Orange?
The cheapest apartment in Old Town Orange is Santiago Villas Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Old Town Orange costs $4,460.
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 39 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 $816 which is $3,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town Orange.
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