Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Orange, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Orange, CA rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,050/month. Renters today are paying $104 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Vs. national rents

    Orange rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing Orange, CA among pricier Southern California markets for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Orange rent for $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,227/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,995/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,995/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Orange

$3,050/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orange is $3,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orange

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $4,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Orange run $2,247 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,789.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

11%

49%

1 bedroom

$2,227

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,195

11%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,995

No Change

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,227

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

14%

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$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,442
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orange, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

Discover rentals in Orange, CA

3607 W Park Balboa Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Orange

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Old Town Orange Student Housing - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Old Town Orange Student Housing

454 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866

1 bed

0 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3207 E Juniper Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Orange

Bedroom with Maid services

3207 E Juniper Ave, Orange, CA 92867

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1505 E Van Bibber Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Orange

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $3,050 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orange?

Average rent prices in Orange have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Orange rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orange is 61% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Orange, with rents running approximately 9% lower than the peak month of June. October and February tend to be the most competitive months with higher demand, while June and December show less competitive conditions.

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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