Cheap Homes for Rent in Orange County, CA from $800 (60 Rentals)

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property at 3180 W Anacapa Way

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3180 W Anacapa Way

AnaheimCA92801
property at 2621 Wallace Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2621 Wallace Ave

FullertonCA92831
property at 15626 Starboard St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15626 Starboard St, Unit A

15626 Starboard St
Garden GroveCA92843
property at 23195 Mesto

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23195 Mesto

Mission ViejoCA92692
property at 575 Pierpont Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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575 Pierpont Dr

Costa MesaCA92626

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property at 134 Episode

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Episode

IrvineCA92618
property at 2719 Mar Les Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

2719 Mar Les Ln

Santa AnaCA92706
property at 2396 Redlands Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2396 Redlands Dr

Newport BeachCA92660
property at 2307 Ternberry Ct

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2307 Ternberry Ct

TustinCA92782

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property at 31407 El Horno St

$1,685

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$1,685

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$1,685

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 15

31407 El Horno St

San Juan CapistranoCA92675
property at 7 Coronado

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Coronado

Lake ForestCA92610
property at 13383 Savanna

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13383 Savanna, Unit 13382

13383 Savanna
TustinCA92782

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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 Beachview Villa in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood priced from $1,195. Metro East Senior Park 62+ in the City Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,309. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beachview VillaThe PalmStudio,1BA$1,195
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Ambassador Inn ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,330
Garden Brook Senior VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,374
Cliff Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,375
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,395
Cypress Park Senior CommunityB/A1BR,1BA$1,400
Hudson Ridge ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Lexington CourtyardStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Park Stanton Place Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,516

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 17082 Lynn Ln in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the Townhouse C Model at Cypress Cape Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the North of Katella 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.
17082 Lynn Ln3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Cypress Cape ApartmentsTownhouse C3BR,2BA$2.06
Villa Pacific TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Magnolia Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.15
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
2162 W Brownwood Ave, Unit 2162 W Brownwood Ave #32162 W Brownwood Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Arroyo Casa2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Arrowhead Apartments1+1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.25
Harmony Park1x11BR,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 10865 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $45,000. There are also 716 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $800 to $49,500.

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 $800 to $49,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,842.

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 $2,006 to $45,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $21,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,295.

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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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