Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Towne Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,300 (39 Rentals)

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property at 224 N Cleveland St
$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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224 N Cleveland St

OrangeCA92866
property at 456 N Batavia St
$2,695 - $5,295
2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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456 N Batavia St

OrangeCA92868
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Orange Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Villas

715-775 N Lemon StOrange, CA 92867
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858 N Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

858 N Olive St

858 N Olive StOrange, CA 92867
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349 S Lemon St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

349 S Lemon St

349 S Lemon StOrange, CA 92866
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Palmyra Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Villas

1545-1603 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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403 W Rosewood Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

403 W Rosewood Ave

403 W Rosewood AveOrange, CA 92866
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Palmyra Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmyra Apartments

1519 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868

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Walnut Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Village

1527-1541 E Walnut AveOrange, CA 92867
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Batavia Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Batavia Gardens

345 N Batavia StOrange, CA 92868
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Windsor Main Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Main Place

1235 W Town RdOrange, CA 92868
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Villas at Orange
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Orange

619 W Maple AveOrange, CA 92868
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property at 354 E Culver Ave
$3,250

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Base Rent$3,250

Total Monthly Price$3,250
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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354 E Culver Ave

OrangeCA92866
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HSR Almond, LP
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HSR Almond, LP

1610 W Almond AveOrange, CA 92868

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Paloma
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$2,519 - $3,991

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,519 - $3,991

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Old Towne, Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Towne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Towne area of Orange, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Palmyra Apartments priced from $2,095. Strada Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,194. Here are the most affordable Old Towne apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmyra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,095
Strada ApartmentsThe Veranda1BR,1BA$2,194
The Aspens FairhavenAspen1BR,1BA$2,350
Harmony Creek2x1-7562BR,1BA$2,389
Vita Apartment HomesVivo- S1Studio,1BA$2,492
Avel Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$2,496
Eleven10S1Studio,1BA$2,521
PalomaS1Studio,1BA$2,560
231 W Palmyra Ave., Old Town Orange1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,580
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Towne, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Towne area is the $2.24 price per square foot 428 W Kelly Ave Model at 428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Old Towne apartment is the Remodeled 2x2 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $2,695 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Old Towne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Towne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
428 W Kelly Ave, Unit B428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
La Veta GrandRemodeled 2x22BR,2BA$2.68
HSR Almond, LP2 Bed Town Home2BR,1.5BA$3.73
The Aspens FairhavenEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.46
Harmony Creek2x1-7562BR,1BA$3.16
Windsor Main PlaceA11BR,1BA$3.69
PRISMAPlan 41BR,1BA$4.11
231 W Palmyra Ave., Old Town Orange1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Strada ApartmentsThe Veranda1BR,1BA$3.62
Palmyra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.01

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Old Towne, Orange, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Towne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Towne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Towne is under $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Towne?

The cheapest apartment in Old Towne is Palmyra Apartments which is listed at $2,095, while the average apartment in Old Towne costs $2,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Towne?

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 20 regular apartments in Old Towne that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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