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Rental Market Trends in Orange, CA
What is the average rent in Orange, CA?
$2,376/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Orange, CA is $2,376 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $2,311 per month for a studio, $2,376 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,895 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,623 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Orange, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Orange, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
60%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Old Towne Orange, Central OC East of I-5 and Santiago Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orange.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Orange, Orange and Santiago Oaks are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orange.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Orange, CA?
Because the average rent in Orange is $2,376, you’ll want to make about $7,920 per month or $95,040 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.
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.
Studio
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$2,045/month
One Bedroom
$1,658/month
$2,257/month
Two Bedroom
$2,058/month
$2,779/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,581/month
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Greystar
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3,191
Communities
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884,840
Units
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829
Cities
8 Communities in Orange
Advanced Management Company
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63
Communities
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11,666
Units
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28
Cities
6 Communities in Orange
Western National Group
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48
Communities
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11,822
Units
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27
Cities
5 Communities in Orange
Greenwood & McKenzie Real Estate Investments
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15
Communities
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2,278
Units
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7
Cities
4 Communities in Orange
Jamboree Management
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27
Communities
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4,153
Units
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18
Cities
3 Communities in Orange
CONAM Management Corporation
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138
Communities
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26,749
Units
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73
Cities
2 Communities in Orange
Essex
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148
Communities
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45,801
Units
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66
Cities
2 Communities in Orange
Fairfield
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104
Communities
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28,807
Units
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66
Cities
2 Communities in Orange
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.