Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, CA from $800 (44 Rentals)

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property at 11 Leatherwood Way

$895

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Leatherwood Way

IrvineCA92612

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property at 523 W Summerfield Cir

$1,650

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$1,650
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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523 W Summerfield Cir

AnaheimCA92802
property at 15927 Ward St

$1,750

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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15927 Ward St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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property at 117 N Tustin Ave

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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117 N Tustin Ave

AnaheimCA92807

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property at 1056 Wallgreen St

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1056 Wallgreen St

PlacentiaCA92870

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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 The Grove Senior in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $1,024. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,024
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Ambassador Inn ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,330
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Park Stanton Place Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,421
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Lexington CourtyardStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
1031 N LinkStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Santiago Villas Senior ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $2.01 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at First Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $2,746. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the Waitlist Model at Parc Derian starting at $2,088 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Westpark 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.
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Parc DerianWaitlist3BR,2BA$1.72
La Veta Vista2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Terrace View West2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.95
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Beachside Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.18
RoyaleThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Empress Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
Renaissance Park1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 10885 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $35,000. There are also 758 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $895 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange County ranges from $895 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,884.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orange County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange County range from $1,995 to $35,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.