Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Orange, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Orange rent stands today

    Orange, CA rent rose 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,395/month. Renters are paying $260 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged since March 2026's peak of $3,295/month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Orange rents run roughly 1.7× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 120 total rentals, showing a relatively small inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Orange rent for $1,825/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,100/month, while larger units reach $4,445/month for 3-bed and $5,725/month for 4+ beds. Houses command a median of $5,050/month compared to $2,860/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Orange

$3,395/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orange is $3,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,445 more per month.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orange

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orange rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Orange, CA

Average rent prices in Orange have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Orange, CA

Rent prices in Orange vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orange is $2,860, whereas a house costs $5,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Orange run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,009.

Listings

Studio

$1,825

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$2,250

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,100

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,445

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,725

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,445

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Orange, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Orange, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Orange and Anaheim by all bedroom counts and property types.

Orange

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,527
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orange, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Orange, CA

Old Town Orange Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

Old Town Orange Student Housing

454 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866

1 bed

0 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

570 N Cambridge St #572-1 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Orange

4 beds

4 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

Encore at Prospect - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

9

Excellent

Encore at Prospect

184 N Prospect St, Orange, CA 92869

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

304 E. Almond Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

304 E. Almond Avenue

304 E Almond Ave, Orange, CA 92866

2 beds

1 bath

$2,375

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Orange, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Orange rental market.

How much is rent in Orange?

The average rent in Orange is $3,395 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orange?

Average rent prices in Orange have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orange is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orange?

To comfortably afford rent in Orange, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Orange?

Orange rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 33% of listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 30%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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