Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Orange, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Orange rent stands today
Orange, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $3,099/month. Renters are paying $37 more per month on average than last year, though month over month rent has eased by 3.5%.
Compared to national trends
Orange rent runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California metros. The market offers 92 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Orange rent for $2,054/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,195/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,865/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,000/month. Houses command a median of $4,625/month while apartments are $2,775/month, with apartments making up 64.9% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Orange
$3,099/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Orange is $3,099 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,199 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Orange
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Orange rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Orange, CA
Average rent prices in Orange have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,775, whereas a house costs $4,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Orange run $2,288 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,890.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,054 |  7% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,865 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Old Town Orange | $2,889 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,775 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,795 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,625 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,054
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Old Town Orange
Average rent
$2,889
Apartments
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,625
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
63%higher than the national median
31%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,395
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2%$2,531
2%$3,165
6%$4,575
8%$6,500
28%$2,661
8%$2,851
2%$2,200
6%Discover rentals in Orange, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orange
3607 W Park Balboa Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Aug 18
4d ago
454 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
1 bed
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Orange
1505 E Van Bibber Ave #NA, Orange, CA 92866
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,389
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orange
19101 E Ryals Ln, Orange, CA 92869
3 beds
2 baths
$8,200
$8,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
House for rent in Orange
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,350
$5,750
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
385 S Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,563–$5,577
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
1d ago
1491 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92867
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$3,870
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$3,537
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$3,537
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
245 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,637–$3,537
Price drop
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 $3,099 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Orange?
Average rent prices in Orange have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Orange is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,199 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 $124,000/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).