Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA from $500 (223 Rentals)

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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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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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Park Plaza Patria
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Patria

11480 Court StStanton, CA 90680
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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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Wallace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Fullerton City Lights
Studio Apartments

Fullerton City Lights

224 E Commonwealth AveFullerton, CA 92832
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1034 N. Kemp Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1034 N. Kemp Street

1034 N Kemp StAnaheim, CA 92801
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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 Garden Brook Senior Village in the Little Saigon neighborhood priced from $1,374. Harmony Creek in the Old Towne neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Harmony Creek1x1-5501BR,1BA$1,375
Renaissance Park1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,537
Fullerton Court ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$1,550
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,550
Metro East Senior Park 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,557
Lexington CourtyardStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Parkside La Palma ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $2.06 price per square foot Townhouse C Model at Cypress Cape Apartments in the in the North of Katella neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the 18541 Demion Ln Model at 18541 Demion Ln, Unit C starting at $2,700 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Beach Boulevard 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.
Cypress Cape ApartmentsTownhouse C3BR,2BA$2.06
18541 Demion Ln, Unit C18541 Demion Ln2BR,2BA$1.80
1330 N Blue Gum St, Unit 1330 Suite C1330 N Blue Gum St4BR,2BA$1.74
Villa Pacific TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Miramar Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.19
Magnolia Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.15
Yorba Linda Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.94
Orange Tree Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
Arroyo Casa1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Renaissance Park1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.12

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 Garden Brook Senior Village listed at $1,374.

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 Harmony Creek.

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 Yorba Linda Apartments and starts from $2,071.

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