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Rental Market Trends in Orange, CA

What is the average rent in Orange, CA?

$2,448/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Orange, CA is $2,448 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,350 per month for a studio, $2,448 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,977 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,692 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,350/month
546 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,448/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,977/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,692/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,505/month
80 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,582/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,536/month
1,485 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,462/month
1,914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,167/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,720/month
2,219 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,418/month
3,542 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,320/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,934/month
1,548 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Orange, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $35 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Orange, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Orange, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
61% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange?

Based on current rent prices, Central OC East of I-5, Silverado and Orange are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central OC East of I-5
$2,602/month
732 Sq Ft
Silverado
$2,615/month
765 Sq Ft
Orange
$2,651/month
734 Sq Ft
Uptown Orange
$3,115/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange?

Based on current rent prices, Uptown Orange, Orange and Silverado are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Orange
$3,115/month
786 Sq Ft
Orange
$2,651/month
734 Sq Ft
Silverado
$2,615/month
765 Sq Ft
Central OC East of I-5
$2,602/month
732 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Central OC East of I-5
$2,602/month
732 Sq Ft
Orange
$2,651/month
734 Sq Ft
Uptown Orange
$3,115/month
786 Sq Ft
Silverado
$2,615/month
765 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Orange, CA?

Because the average rent in Orange is $2,448, you’ll want to make about $8,160 per month or $97,920 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.

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Orange, CA

1,062 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Central OC East of I-5

Orange, CA

Uptown Orange

Orange, CA

Studio
$2,202/month
$2,267/month
One Bedroom
$2,343/month
$2,640/month
Two Bedroom
$2,851/month
$3,302/month
Three Bedroom
$3,599/month
$5,053/month
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Apartment communities in Orange we think you'll love

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$2,499 - $3,399

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Link OC

Link OC

1075 N Link,
Anaheim, CA 92806

$2,395 - $3,995

Studio - 2 Beds

City Plaza

City Plaza

12621-12661 Lewis St,
Garden Grove, CA 92840

$1,855 - $2,625

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Gateway Apartment Homes

Gateway Apartment Homes

299 N State College Blvd,
Orange, CA 92868

$2,520 - $5,275

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Orange, CA

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,489

    Communities

  • 960,008

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

9 Communities in Orange
Advanced Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate
  • 66

    Communities

  • 12,194

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

5 Communities in Orange
Western National Group
Western National Group
  • 46

    Communities

  • 10,712

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

5 Communities in Orange
Greenwood & McKenzie Real Estate Investments
Greenwood & McKenzie Real Estate Investments
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,278

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

4 Communities in Orange
AMC
AMC
  • 613

    Communities

  • 122,506

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

3 Communities in Orange
Jamboree Management
Jamboree Management
  • 32

    Communities

  • 4,280

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Orange
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 171

    Communities

  • 29,835

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

2 Communities in Orange
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 104

    Communities

  • 29,578

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

2 Communities in Orange

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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