Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Average rent in
Orange, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Orange, CA rent rose 16.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,490/month. Despite this rise, rent slipped 5.9% month over month from the recent peak of $3,295/month, showing some cooling after a strong climb.
Vs. national rents
Orange, CA rent is 80.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The market offers 98 total rentals, a smaller inventory than larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Orange, CA rent for $1,945/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,316/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,895/month. Larger units reach $4,200/month for 3-bedrooms and $5,350/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters will encounter.
Median rent
Median rent in Orange
$3,490/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Orange is $3,490 per month as of July 2026. This is 81% above the national average rent, or $1,560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Orange
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,886, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Orange run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,840.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,945 |  12% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,315 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,895 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,350 | 6% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Old Town Orange | $2,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,886 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Old Town Orange
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,886
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
7%
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
81%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Orange, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,525
3%$2,495
1%$3,177
2%$3,195
5%$2,739
8%$2,550
5%$3,472
$4,895
4%$7,850
2%$2,695
6%$2,875
$2,250
5%Discover rentals in Orange, CA
17h ago
454 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
1 bed
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orange
2 beds
1 bath
$2,389
Apartment for rent
13h ago
500 N Citrus St, Orange, CA 92868
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
184 N Prospect St, Orange, CA 92869
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Orange
19101 E Ryals Ln, Orange, CA 92869
3 beds
2 baths
$7,800
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
385 S Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,571 –$5,687
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 21
11h ago
1110 W Town And Country Rd, Orange, CA 92868
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,501–$9,013
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,467–$3,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,467–$3,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
245 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,288–$2,298
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,467–$3,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
245 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,288–$2,298
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3063 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92868
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,579–$3,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
245 E Lincoln Ave, Orange, CA 92865
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,288–$2,298
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 $3,490 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Orange?
Average rent prices in Orange have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Orange rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Orange is 81% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,560 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 $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Orange?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Orange average around $2,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,080/month. Both sizes are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 2.7% and two-bedrooms down 2.0% year over year.
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).