Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA Under $2,500 (1,142 Rentals)

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Cloud House
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$2,310 - $3,927
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$2,278 - $3,895
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Cloud House

12435 Beach BlvdStanton, CA 90680
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Jefferson Cenza
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$2,283 - $4,414
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$2,254 - $4,385
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Jefferson Cenza

505-535 W Crowther AvePlacentia, CA 92870
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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo
$2,391 - $3,987
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$2,235 - $3,831
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$156

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$2,391 - $3,987
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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

28601 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692
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eaves Seal Beach
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$2,215 - $3,720
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$2,109 - $3,614
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$106

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$2,215 - $3,720
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eaves Seal Beach

333 1st StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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Huntington Vista
$2,376 - $3,581
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$2,193 - $3,398
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$183

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$2,376 - $3,581
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Huntington Vista

21551 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $8,059
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$2,333 - $8,052
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Park Newport
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$2,372 - $5,101
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$2,365 - $5,094
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Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Crystal View
$1,959 - $3,022
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$1,460 - $2,523
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$499

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$1,959 - $3,022
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Crystal View

12091-12156 Bayport StGarden Grove, CA 92840
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Eight 80 Newport Beach
$1,675 - $3,218
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$1,523 - $3,066
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$1,675 - $3,218
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Eight 80 Newport Beach

880 Irvine AveNewport Beach, CA 92663
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3400 Avenue Of The Arts
$2,370 - $3,842
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$2,353 - $3,825
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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

3400 Avenue of the ArtsCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

How much are Studio apartments in Orange County?

There are currently 4,397 Studio Apartments in Orange County with rent ranges from $1,100 to $5,450 with an average price of $2,490.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Orange County Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Orange County ranges from $950 to $7,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,917.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Orange County cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Orange County range from $1,142 to $10,156. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,615.

How expensive are Orange County Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 2,314 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Orange County on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,995 to $35,000 - averaging $4,872 for the location.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.