59 rentals in Orange

Orange is a city located in northern Orange County, California, United States. It is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the county seat, Santa Ana. Orange is unusual in this region because many of the homes in its Old Town District were built before 1920. While many other cities in the region demolished such houses in the 1960s, Orange decided to preserve them. The small city of Villa Park is surrounded by the city of Orange. The population of Orange was 139,911 as of 2020.
Orange features the charming Old Towne district with antique shops, cafes, and historic plaza. Home to Chapman University and strong community feel.
Today, Orange has 58 homes for rent at a median rent of $4,495/mo, typically leasing in about 26 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,500/mo
↑ 6.2% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 58 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~26 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 85% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Orange
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
58%
Homeowners
42%
Renters
Homeownership is 2.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
44,867 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$4,495/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,924/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,745/mo
Orange
Typical rent costs about 46% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$180K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,031.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$1,600/mo)
Rent Reductions
23 listings have reduced their rent
40% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.0% (~$360/mo)
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