Orange Apartments and Homes for Rent

Your Guide to Apartments for Rent in Orange

Despite what some popular TV shows and films may want you to think, there's more to Orange County than beaches, shopping malls and beautiful people (although truth be told, there are plenty of all three here). And believe us when we tell you that nobody here calls it "the O.C." Orange County (named for the groves of oranges that used to grow here) is a diverse area made up of 34 cities that range from large and bustling to small and downright sleepy.Orange County has a lot of variety to offer those searching for jobs, apartments for rent and a new place to call home.

Quality of Life
It's not hard to live the good life in Orange County, where 42 miles of beaches afford visitors and residents year-round opportunities for swimming, surfing and boating, plus tide pools where you can get up close and personal with marine life. Orange County is probably most famous for the Disneyland Resort, which includes the ever-popular Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Lots of locals buy an annual pass and visit the theme parks as often as they like. Other attractions in the county include Knott's Berry Farm (another theme park with scream machines galore), Balboa Island, the Crystal Cathedral and the Discovery Science Center. History buffs will appreciate the Mission at San Juan Capistrano as well as the Richard Nixon Library. Ready for more of the good life? Go shopping in one of Orange County's huge shopping malls, like the South Coast Plaza, which sells a mind-boggling $1 billion worth of products each year.

Where the Jobs Are
If your dream job includes wearing a costume, posing for photos and smiling a lot, the "Happiest Place on Earth" is ready and waiting for your job application. The Walt Disney Company is the largest single employer in Orange County, with more than 20,000 employees on its payroll. Other major employers include the county, Boeing, Albertsons supermarket chain, SBC Communications, Target and Bank of America. The area's major industries include business services, manufacturing, government, tourism, education, healthcare and construction.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
Sure, it's a great place to live...but it's going to cost you. The average price for Orange County apartment rentals is $1,200 per month. You can expect to pay $500-$900 per month for one-bedroom apartments, $700-$1,400 for two-bedroom apartments and more than $1,750 for luxury apartment rentals. A recent study estimated that people must earn at least $15.37 per hour over a 40-hour workweek to rent decent apartments in Orange County and still afford other necessities of life.

Neighborhoods to Explore
The largest cities in Orange County, where you'll find the widest range of jobs and apartment rentals, are Santa Ana, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove and Fullerton. Want to explore apartments for rent in smaller beach communities? Take a look at Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.

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