What is the average apartment size in Orange?

The average size for a Orange, CA apartment is 925 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Orange?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Orange is $2,801 per month, a 2.9% increase from last year’s average of $2,723.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Orange?

In Orange, studios rent for $2,272 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,508 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,010 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,775 per month

What is the average apartment size in Orange?

The typical apartment in Orange offers about 925 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Orange?

Studio apartments in Orange average 533 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 741 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,068 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,357 sq. ft.

Orange, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Orange?

The typical rent budget in Orange ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Orange?

In Orange, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Orange is $2,801, a 2.9% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,723.

Studio Apartments at $2,272 offer the most budget-friendly option with 533 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 741 square feet for $2,508, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,010 offer 1,068 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,357 sq ft) for $3,775, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Orange, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,801	925 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,272	533 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,508	741 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,010	1,068 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,775	1,357 sq. ft.

Orange, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Orange, CA have increased by 2.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,723 to $2,801.

What's the typical rent budget in Orange, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Orange, CA (37%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Orange, CA?

18,800 or 42% of the households in Orange, CA are renter-occupied while 26,067 or 58% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Orange, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Orange City	$2,801

How Orange Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Orange	$2,801
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Anaheim	$2,486
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,792
Fullerton, CA	$2,527
Santa Ana, CA	$2,724
Newport Beach, CA	$3,732
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,842
Ontario, CA	$2,422
Buena Park, CA	$2,390
Irvine, CA	$3,236
Pomona, CA	$2,288

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Orange apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.