Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Towne Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)

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property at 1004 E Almond Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1004 E Almond Ave

OrangeCA92866

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property at 224 N Cleveland St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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224 N Cleveland St

OrangeCA92866
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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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Mardi Gras Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mardi Gras Apartments

1475 W Palmyra AveOrange, CA 92868
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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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Windsor Main Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Main Place

1235 W Town RdOrange, CA 92868
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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 Mardi Gras Apartments priced from $1,795. Harmony Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,008. Here are the most affordable Old Towne apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$2,008
106 Villa Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A + Porch1BR,1BA$2,125
Strada ApartmentsThe Caprizi1BR,1BA$2,356
Windsor Main PlaceA11BR,1BA$2,491

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Towne, CA

As of June 06, 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 in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Old Towne apartment is the Classic 2x2 Model at La Veta Grand starting at $2,595 with a $2.58 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 Ave428 W Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
La Veta GrandClassic 2x22BR,2BA$2.58
HSR Almond, LP2 Bed Town Home2BR,1.5BA$3.73
The Aspens FairhavenAspen1BR,1BA$3.63
Windsor Main PlaceA11BR,1BA$3.29
CAMEOA31BR,1BA$3.80
Strada ApartmentsThe Caprizi1BR,1BA$3.33
106 Villa Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Plan A + Porch1BR,1BA$3.26
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$3.65
Mardi Gras Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Towne, Orange, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,849.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Towne is Mardi Gras Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Old Towne costs $4,095.

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 15 regular apartments in Old Towne 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 Towne?

Cheap apartments in Old Towne have an average cost of $1,027 which is $3,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Towne.

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