Orange combines historic architecture with contemporary living in the heart of Orange County. The city centers around Old Towne District, the largest National Register District in California, where the Orange Circle serves as a central gathering place for dining, shopping, and community events. Chapman University enhances the local atmosphere, while Santiago Creek Trail and numerous parks offer outdoor recreation opportunities. The rental market includes both historic properties and contemporary communities, with current average rents ranging from $2,352 for studios to $3,563 for three-bedroom units, showing modest year-over-year increases between 1.7% and 3.2%.
Orange stands out for its plaza-centered design and preservation of historic buildings, featuring California's second-largest concentration of preserved architecture.
