Average Rent in Orange, NC

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Current Versus Historical Orange, NC Rents

Orange rentals average $1,659 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $20 (1.27%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $1,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-7.98%) year-over-year from $1,812 to $1,667. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-6.95%) year-over-year from $2,010 to $1,870. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $49 (2.17%) year-over-year from $2,263 to $2,313. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $36 (-1.22%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,898. 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 23.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.45	$1,667	$1,812 (-7.98%)	$1,336 (24.78%)
2 BR	$18.77	$1,870	$2,010 (-6.95%)	$1,829 (2.22%)
3 BR	$15.76	$2,313	$2,263 (2.17%)	$1,928 (19.97%)
4+ BR	$15.13	$2,898	$2,933 (-1.22%)	$2,733 (6.04%)

Historical Rents in Orange, NC

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Top Cities Near Orange

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Orange. The average rent in Orange is currently $1,995 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 $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Orange, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Orange, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 15.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Orange, NC are about 8.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Orange, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,700	$1,250	$1,600	$1,850
Chapel Hill, NC	N/A	$1,659	$1,713	$1,950
Durham, NC	$960	$1,395	$1,600	$1,990
Fuquay-Varina, NC	N/A	$900	$1,473	$1,995
Apex, NC	$4,000	$1,385	$1,568	$2,250
Morrisville, NC	$2,100	$1,500	$1,750	$2,295
Cary, NC	$2,375	$1,684	$1,845	$2,300

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 Durham, NC and Wake, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,039. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Durham, NC. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,077, Wake, NC is the most expensive county by Orange, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Orange, NC is 16.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Orange, NC is 6.01% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Durham, NC	$960	$1,395	$1,685	$2,000
Wake, NC	$2,095	$1,381	$1,600	$2,077

Top Zipcodes Near Orange

There are a total of 10 zipcodes in or near Orange, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,048. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 27604, Raleigh, NC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 per month is 27502, Wake County, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,013. That's at least $13 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Orange, NC is $1,398 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,579 per month. Which comes out to $16 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	$1,625	$1,850	$2,300
27703, Durham County, NC	N/A	$1,395	$1,589	$2,190
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,900	$1,097	$1,398	$1,895
27560, Morrisville, NC	$2,125	$1,448	$1,795	$2,250
27713, Durham, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,700	$1,998
27502, Wake County, NC	$4,250	$1,456	$1,568	$2,300
27603, Garner, NC	$1,475	$1,535	$2,175	$1,995
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,145	$1,401	$1,510	$1,600
27606, Wake County, NC	$2,400	$870	$1,495	$1,700
27529, Wake County, NC	$2,595	N/A	$1,300	$2,098

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 $2,100. 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 one bedroom apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,659 and an average price per square feet of $25.45. There are a total of 13 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 $1,748 and an average price per square feet of $18.77. There are a total of 54 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Orange, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Orange, NC is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.