What is the average apartment size in Orange?

The average size for a Orange, CA apartment is 924 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Orange is $2,788 per month, a 1.69% increase from last years average of $2,742.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Orange?

In Orange, studios rent for $2,282 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,484 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,009 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,767 per month

What is the average apartment size in Orange?

The typical apartment in Orange offers about 924 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 537 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 743 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,068 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,358 sq. ft.

Orange, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Orange ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 33% 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: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Orange is $2,788, a 1.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,742.

Studio Apartments at $2,282 offer the most budget-friendly option with 537 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $2,484, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,009 offer 1,068 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,358 sq ft) for $3,767, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Orange, CA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,788	924 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,282	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,484	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,009	1,068 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,767	1,358 sq. ft.

Orange, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Orange, CA have increased by 1.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,742 to $2,788.

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

The largest share of rentals in Orange, CA (33%) fall between $2,501-$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.

Average Rent in Orange, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Orange City	$2,788

How Orange Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Orange	$2,788
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Anaheim	$2,473
Santa Ana, CA	$2,723
Fullerton, CA	$2,549
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,820
Ontario, CA	$2,398
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,789
Newport Beach, CA	$3,706
Pomona, CA	$2,225
Irvine, CA	$3,296
Tustin, CA	$2,768

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.