Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, CA from $975 (43 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Orange County.

property at 215 Fig Ave
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30
Furnished

215 Fig Ave

BreaCA92821
property at 23941 Landisview Ave
$1,125

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,125
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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23941 Landisview Ave

Lake ForestCA92630
property at 19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

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property at 870 W 19th St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

870 W 19th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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property at 1001 W Stevens Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707
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property at 10640 Bruns Dr
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 3
Furnished

10640 Bruns Dr

TustinCA92782
property at 72 Congress Pl
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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72 Congress Pl

IrvineCA92602
property at 18771 Paseo Picasso
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

18771 Paseo Picasso

IrvineCA92603

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property at 9282 Gordon Ave
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 2

9282 Gordon Ave

La HabraCA90631

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property at 400 N Acacia Ave
$1,995 - $2,190
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

400 N Acacia Ave

FullertonCA92831

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property at 13942 Deodar St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705
property at 3523 W Savanna St
$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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3523 W Savanna St
AnaheimCA92804

Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, CA is a Studio unit found at Haven Place in the Civic Art District neighborhood priced from $750. Garden Brook Senior Village in the Little Saigon neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,374. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haven PlaceLa JollaStudio,1BA$750
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Ambassador Inn ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,450
Lexington CourtyardStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Chestnut Place Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,560
Park Stanton Place Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,568
Royale La HabraSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of September 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 Four Bedroom Model at Royale starting at $2,044 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Westminster 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
RoyaleFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.66
14101 S Euclid St, Unit Apt 4114101 S Euclid St2BR,1BA$1.94
Terrace View West2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.90
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Yorba Linda Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.15
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Haven PlaceVenice2BR,1BA$1.39
Empress Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.91
Plaza Peacock1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 10997 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $28,390. There are also 774 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $975 to $100,000.

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 $975 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,199.

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 $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,055.

Expert Rental Resources

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