Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Orange Neighborhood of Orange, CA from $1,500 (54 Rentals)

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Garrison
$2,331 - $2,756
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Garrison

1725 W Katella AveOrange, CA 92867
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CAMEO
$2,819 - $3,429
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CAMEO

1055 W Town And Country RdOrange, CA 92868
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Casa Flores
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Casa Flores

250-280 S Flower StOrange, CA 92868
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Parallel
$2,202 - $3,102
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Parallel

1105 E Katella AveAnaheim, CA 92805
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Arte West
$2,258 - $2,515
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Edge
$2,476 - $4,785
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$2,476 - $4,785

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Edge

1921 Union StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Rise
$2,492 - $3,732
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Rise

1910 S Union StAnaheim, CA 92805
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Paloma
$2,574 - $3,763
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Paloma

2727 N Mainplace DrSanta Ana, CA 92705
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Uptown Orange, Orange, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Orange Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Orange area of Orange, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ross Towers priced from $1,725. Crystal View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,754. Here are the most affordable Uptown Orange apartments for rent in Orange, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,725
Crystal ViewStudio (A)Studio,1BA$1,754
Caribbean CoveStudioStudio,1BA$1,758
Santiago Villas Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,800
City PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,855
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Towne Centre at OrangeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Sunrise Fountains1x1Br1BR,1BA$2,100
Harbor Cliff Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath small1BR,1BA$2,125
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Orange, CA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown Orange apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1818 Platinum TriangleB2D2BR,2BA$2.59
Stadium House Apartments22CSm2BR,2BA$2.66
Lantern Bay Apartment Homes22S2BR,2BA$2.95
Pacific Palms Apartment Homes21S2BR,1BA$2.59
Moss CreekThe Cedar2BR,1BA$2.97
The Vivere LoftsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.01
French Quarter ApartmentsThe Louisiana - 2 BR, 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.92
Sunrise Palms1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.50
Excelsior Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Ross Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53

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Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Uptown Orange, Orange, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Orange Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Orange?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Orange is under $2,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Orange?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Orange is Ross Towers which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Uptown Orange costs $4,485.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown Orange?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Orange have an average cost of $1,054 which is $3,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Orange.

Expert Rental Resources

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