Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, CA from $900 (55 Rentals)

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property at 1161 Packers Cir

$900 - $1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1161 Packers Cir

TustinCA92780
property at 19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

IrvineCA92603
property at 2695 W Madison Cir

$1,200

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$1,200
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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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2695 W Madison Cir

AnaheimCA92801

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property at 5182 Jay St

$1,375

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$1,375
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

5182 Jay St

Yorba LindaCA92886
property at 562 N Grand St

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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562 N Grand St

OrangeCA92867
property at 332 N Basque Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

332 N Basque Ave

FullertonCA92833

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property at 10281 Courson Dr

$1,800

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

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10281 Courson Dr

StantonCA90680
property at 1811 W Sallie Ln

$1,895

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$1,895
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1811 W Sallie Ln, Unit 5

1811 W Sallie Ln
AnaheimCA92804
property at 1835 W Crestwood Ln

$1,895

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$1,895
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1835 W Crestwood Ln, Unit 1

1835 W Crestwood Ln
AnaheimCA92804

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property at 260 Streamwood

$2,050

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$2,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Streamwood

IrvineCA92620

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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 Haven Place in the Civic Art District neighborhood priced from $750. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the Santa Ana 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
Haven PlaceLa JollaStudio,1BA$750
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Crystal View ApartmentsStudio (A/B)Studio,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
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of July 28, 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 12511 Orrway Dr Model at 12511 Orrway Dr, Unit Orrway #4 starting at $2,550 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Stanton 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
12511 Orrway Dr, Unit Orrway #412511 Orrway Dr2BR,1BA$2.22
Terrace View West2BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.95
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Beachside Apartments2BR 2BA2BR,2BA$2.18
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Villas at Cypress1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.10
Haven PlaceVenice2BR,1BA$1.39
Empress Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.91
10970 S Figueroa St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 10901 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $28,390. There are also 775 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $900 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 $900 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,922.

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 $1,295 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,762.

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