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Seaview Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Plaza

2800 Pacific View DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Casa Maria del Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Maria del Rio

2130 E Chapman AveFullerton, CA 92831
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Beachview Villa
Studio Apartments

Beachview Villa

8102 Ellis AveHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Klimpel Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Klimpel Manor

229 E Amerige AveFullerton, CA 92832
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New Hope Property
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Hope Property

330-332 S Newhope StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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La Placita Cinco
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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City Gardens Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens Apartments

2901 N Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, CA is a Studio unit found at Beachview Villa in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,195. Ambassador Inn Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beachview VillaThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,195
Ambassador Inn ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,330
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Cliff Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,375
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,395
Cypress Park Senior Community 62+Birch1BR,1BA$1,400
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Lexington CourtyardStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 17082 Lynn Ln in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the Townhouse C Model at Cypress Cape Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the North of Katella neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17082 Lynn Ln3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Cypress Cape ApartmentsTownhouse C3BR,2BA$2.06
Montclaire Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.23
Villa Pacific TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
2162 W Brownwood Ave, Unit 2162 W Brownwood Ave #32162 W Brownwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.04
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Arrowhead Apartments2+1 Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.84
Robin Meadows Garden Grove011BR,1BA$2.23
Hillcrest Village Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Orange County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Orange County is at Beachview Villa listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orange County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orange County Apartment is $1,375 at Cliff Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Orange County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orange County is starting from $1,743 at Garden Brook Senior Village.

What is the most affordable Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc Derian and starts from $2,088.

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