Average Rent in Orange, CA

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Current Versus Historical Orange, CA Rents

Orange rentals average $2,300 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,895, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,517 (-70.00%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $38 (1.64%) year-over-year from $2,288 to $2,325. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.91%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $249 (6.21%) year-over-year from $3,999 to $4,248. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $368 (7.17%) year-over-year from $5,125 to $5,493. 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 down by 48.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$48.67	$2,325	$2,288 (1.64%)	$2,122 (9.58%)
2 BR	$39.20	$3,100	$2,983 (3.91%)	$2,750 (12.73%)
3 BR	$36.68	$4,248	$3,999 (6.21%)	$3,965 (7.12%)
4+ BR	$32.31	$5,493	$5,125 (7.17%)	$5,000 (9.85%)

Historical Rents in Orange, CA

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Top Cities Near Orange

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Orange. The average rent in Orange is currently $3,948 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 $2,965, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Orange, CA is Yorba Linda, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,975 per month.

Let's compare Orange, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Orange, CA are about 1.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Orange, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Santa Ana, CA	$1,600	$2,150	$2,795	$2,965
Anaheim, CA	$2,275	$1,985	$2,773	$3,395
Corona, CA	$1,850	$1,823	$2,550	$3,500
Fullerton, CA	$1,675	$2,275	$3,095	$3,700
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,495	$3,125	$4,195
Tustin, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$4,400
Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,700	$3,800	$4,895
Yorba Linda, CA	N/A	$2,275	$3,200	$4,975

Top Neighborhoods Near Orange

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Orange. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and Westpark. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Orange, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Orange, CA is currently around $4,425 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,425. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Orange's average rent, which is only $3,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Orange, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 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	$2,557	$2,781	$3,680	$3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,350	$3,775	$4,275
Westpark, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,895	$3,500	$4,400
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,500	$4,450
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,980	$3,900	$5,000
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	$4,500	$5,900

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 $4,800. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Orange, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Orange, CA is 10.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Orange, CA is 11.11% 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	$2,624	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Orange

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Orange, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,135. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92647, Huntington Beach, CA at $3,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 92602, Irvine, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,050. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Orange, CA is $2,370 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,540 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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	$2,150	$3,875	$5,000
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,340	$3,700	$6,000
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,920	$2,822	$3,475	$4,250
92606, Tustin, CA	$2,602	$2,822	$3,606	$3,825
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,900	$2,500	$4,195	$4,800
92647, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,375	$2,800	$3,200
92649, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,100	$2,365	$3,000	$4,020
92880, Riverside County, CA	N/A	$1,725	$2,350	$3,980

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 $3,895. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $48.67. There are a total of 17 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 $3,150 and an average price per square feet of $39.20. There are a total of 40 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 -0.70%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Orange, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Orange, CA is around $3,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.