What is the average apartment size in Orange County?

The average size for a Orange County, CA apartment is 885 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 County?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Orange County is $2,896 per month, a 1.66% increase from last years average of $2,848.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Orange County?

In Orange County, studios rent for $2,180 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,549 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,190 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,999 per month

What is the average apartment size in Orange County?

The typical apartment in Orange County offers about 885 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 County?

Studio apartments in Orange County average 519 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,031 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,269 sq. ft.

Orange County, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Orange County ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Orange County?

In Orange County, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Orange County is $2,896, a 1.66% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,848.

Studio Apartments at $2,180 offer the most budget-friendly option with 519 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $2,549, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,190 offer 1,031 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,269 sq ft) for $3,999, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Orange County, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,896	885 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,180	519 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,549	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,190	1,031 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,999	1,269 sq. ft.

Orange County, CA rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Orange County, CA (36%) 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 County, CA?

472,301 or 44% of the households in Orange County, CA are renter-occupied while 610,659 or 56% are owner-occupied.

How Orange County Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Orange County	$2,896
Los Angeles	$2,755
East Bay	$2,735
San Francisco	$3,915
San Diego	$2,999
Sacramento	$1,884
Oakland	$2,653
Fresno	$1,621
San Jose	$3,246
Alameda	$3,037
Long Beach	$2,702

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 County 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.