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8882 Heil Ave

WestminsterCA92683

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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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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Placita Cinco

2239 W 5th StSanta 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 1 Bed unit found at 1331 Burwood St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,200. Victoria Townhouse in the West Anaheim neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1331 Burwood St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Victoria TownhouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Park Stanton PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Fullerton Court ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$1,550
Carlyle CourtyardStudio AStudio,1BA$1,550
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Lexington CourtyardStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
7921 Palin CirStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Parkside La Palma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $2.17 price per square foot 616 S Fashion Park St Model at 616 S Fashion Park St, Unit A in the in the Old Towne neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Magnolia Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Central OC West of I 5 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.
616 S Fashion Park St, Unit A616 S Fashion Park St3BR,2BA$2.17
Magnolia Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.15
2162 W Brownwood Ave, Unit 32162 W Brownwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.96
213 W Washington Ave, Unit 213 W Washington Ave213 W Washington Ave2BR,1BA$2.14
Villa Del Rey2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Plan E2BR,2BA$2.16
Orange Tree Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
1130 S Walnut St2x22BR,2BA$1.85
1331 Burwood St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Almont Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.16

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 Victoria Townhouse listed at $1,450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orange County Apartment is $1,200 at 1331 Burwood St.

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 $1,715 at Ventana.

What is the most affordable Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orange County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Orangefair Village and starts from $2,750.

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