Paloma
2727 N Mainplace Dr,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
$2,408 - $3,874
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Orange, CA
What is the average rent in Orange, CA?
$2,393/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Orange, CA is $2,393 per month. This is 47% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Orange one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Orange, you can expect to pay about $2,325 per month for a studio, $2,393 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,929 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,691 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Orange, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $12 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Orange, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
61%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Central OC East of I-5, Orange and Uptown Orange are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Orange, Orange and Central OC East of I-5 are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange.
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Which Orange neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Orange with the most apartments available are Central OC East of I-5, Orange and Uptown Orange .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Orange, CA?
Because the average rent in Orange is $2,393, you’ll want to make about $7,976 per month or $95,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Orange, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Orange, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,275/month
$2,257/month
One Bedroom
$2,308/month
$2,599/month
Two Bedroom
$2,850/month
$3,209/month
Three Bedroom
$3,678/month
$4,590/month
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Jamboree Management
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.