Orange

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Orange homes offer hillside views and peaceful suburban living.
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Orange, CA Area Guide

A quiet and historic enclave between Anaheim and the mountains

Historic Suburban Commuter Public Transportation Charming Small Business Relaxed

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. Neighborhoods each offer distinct characteristics - Old Towne showcases historic properties, Orange Park Acres features larger lots and trails, while El Modena provides tree-lined streets and parks. The Orange International Street Fair, a Labor Day weekend tradition, brings the community together to celebrate local culture and heritage. The city's thoughtful design around its central plaza makes it distinctive among Orange County communities.

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Plaza

Orange homes offer hillside views and peaceful suburban living.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Orange, CA is $2,320 for a studio, $2,421 for one bedroom, $2,958 for two bedrooms, and $3,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orange has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,421/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$5,724/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,081/month
1,043 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orange, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

67 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

38 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

58 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Chapman Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Linda Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

McPherson Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

California Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

McPherson Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

Santiago Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Yorba Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Portola Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

OUSD Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

El Modena High

Public

Grades 9-12

Orange High

Public

Grades 9-12

OUSD Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Anaheim Equestrian Center
  • Santiago Oaks Regional Park
  • Science Discovery Museum
  • Orange County Zoo
  • Irvine Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.