Average Rent in Orange, NC

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Current Versus Historical Orange, NC Rents

Orange rentals average $875 for a studio rental to $3,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,135, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $681 (-43.78%) year-over-year from $1,556 to $875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-4.76%) year-over-year from $1,668 to $1,589. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $517 (-22.30%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (14.92%) year-over-year from $2,067 to $2,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (12.28%) year-over-year from $2,850 to $3,200. 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 12.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.00	$875	$1,556 (-43.78%)	$1,283 (-31.82%)
1 BR	$26.62	$1,589	$1,668 (-4.76%)	$1,564 (1.58%)
2 BR	$20.15	$1,800	$2,317 (-22.30%)	$2,306 (-21.94%)
3 BR	$17.24	$2,375	$2,067 (14.92%)	$2,050 (15.85%)
4+ BR	$22.04	$3,200	$2,850 (12.28%)	$2,963 (8.02%)

Historical Rents in Orange, NC

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Top Cities Near Orange

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Orange. The average rent in Orange is currently $2,046 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Raleigh, NC, with an average rent of $1,838, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Orange, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,200 per month.

Let's compare Orange, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Orange, NC is 96.63% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Orange, NC are about 3.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.16% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Orange, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,600	$1,625	$1,838
Chapel Hill, NC	$875	$1,504	$1,678	$1,895
Durham, NC	$2,087	$2,265	$1,700	$1,995
Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,500	$1,695	$2,098
Apex, NC	N/A	$1,472	$1,611	$2,195
Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,941	$1,788	$2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Orange

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Orange

There are a total of 2 counties located by Orange, NC. Some of these counties include Wake, NC and Durham, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,023. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wake, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,045, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Orange, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Orange, NC is 133.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Orange, NC is 12.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Orange, NC is 4.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wake, NC	$1,995	$1,600	$1,638	$2,000
Durham, NC	$2,087	$1,972	$1,707	$2,045

Top Zipcodes Near Orange

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Orange, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 27606, Wake County, NC at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,295 per month is 27502, Wake County, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,775. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Orange, NC is $1,495 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Orange, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	$2,400	$1,722	$1,900	$2,295
27514, Orange County, NC	$875	$1,495	$1,650	$1,748
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,417	$1,582	$2,100
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,860	$1,820	$1,400	$1,820
27560, Morrisville, NC	$1,775	$1,475	$1,695	$2,130
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,650	$2,000
27502, Wake County, NC	N/A	$1,486	$1,695	$2,295
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,693	$1,795	$1,945
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,535	$1,595	$1,750
27513, Cary, NC	$3,148	$1,947	$1,850	$2,151

Frequently Asked Questions - Orange Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Orange, NC apartments for rent is approximately $2,135. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Orange, NC 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, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $28.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,583 and an average price per square feet of $26.62. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $20.15. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How have rent prices in Orange, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Orange, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Orange, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Orange, NC is around $1,708/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.