Average Rent in Orange, CA

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Current Versus Historical Orange, CA Rents

Orange rentals average $2,375 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,948 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,950, or roughly $38 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $445 (21.71%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.67%) year-over-year from $2,489 to $2,448. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (0.61%) year-over-year from $2,982 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $218 (5.47%) year-over-year from $3,982 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $309 (5.61%) year-over-year from $5,516 to $5,825. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.04% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $45.38 $2,448 $2,489 (-1.67%) $2,145 (14.10%)
2 BR $39.41 $3,000 $2,982 (0.61%) $2,815 (6.57%)
3 BR $36.79 $4,200 $3,982 (5.47%) $4,063 (3.36%)
4+ BR $32.47 $5,825 $5,516 (5.61%) $5,092 (14.40%)

Historical Rents in Orange, CA

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Top Cities Near Orange

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Orange. The average rent in Orange is currently $3,800 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Ana, CA, with an average rent of $2,873, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Orange, CA is Irvine, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 per month.

Let's compare Orange, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Orange, CA are about 6.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.88% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Orange, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Santa Ana, CA $1,500 $2,075 $2,750 $2,873
Corona, CA $2,000 $1,825 $2,450 $3,500
Anaheim, CA $2,200 $2,108 $2,895 $3,700
Fullerton, CA $2,200 $2,095 $3,313 $3,800
Huntington Beach, CA $2,625 $2,525 $3,200 $4,000
Tustin, CA N/A $2,500 $3,450 $4,100
Irvine, CA $2,426 $2,699 $3,800 $5,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Orange

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Orange. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Northwood, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Orange, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Orange, CA is currently around $4,513 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,513. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Orange's average rent, which is only $3,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Orange, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,575 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Orange. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,517 $2,772 $3,695 $3,575
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,400 $3,300 $4,500
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,500 $3,350 $4,525
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA N/A $2,375 $3,990 $5,500

Top Counties Near Orange

There are a total of 1 counties located by Orange, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,950. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,950, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Orange, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Orange, CA is 8.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Orange, CA is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Orange, CA $2,475 $2,575 $3,600 $4,950

Top Zipcodes Near Orange

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Orange, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,367. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92606, Tustin, CA at $3,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,100 per month is 92602, Irvine, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,200. That's at least $56 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Orange, CA is $2,450 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,569 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Orange, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92620, Irvine, CA N/A $2,400 $3,900 $5,050
92602, Irvine, CA N/A $2,090 $3,848 $5,100
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,800 $3,569 $4,367
92606, Tustin, CA $2,607 $2,742 $3,538 $3,800
92648, Huntington Beach, CA $2,950 $2,543 $4,195 $4,798
92833, Fullerton, CA $2,100 $2,100 $3,350 $3,925
92649, Huntington Beach, CA $2,200 $2,450 $2,900 $3,925

Frequently Asked Questions - Orange Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Orange, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Orange, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Orange, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Orange, CA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Orange, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $45.38. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Orange, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $39.41. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.
How have rent prices in Orange, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Orange, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Orange, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Orange, CA is around $3,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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