Average Rent in Orange, NC

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Current Versus Historical Orange, NC Rents

Orange rentals average $1,098 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $508 (-24.11%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $510 (36.86%) year-over-year from $1,385 to $1,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $826 (43.68%) year-over-year from $1,890 to $2,716. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (2.61%) year-over-year from $2,047 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $608 (-17.85%) year-over-year from $3,408 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.64	$1,895	$1,385 (36.86%)	$1,243 (52.41%)
2 BR	$1.61	$2,716	$1,890 (43.68%)	$1,504 (80.57%)
3 BR	$1.27	$2,100	$2,047 (2.61%)	$1,893 (10.92%)
4+ BR	$1.59	$2,800	$3,408 (-17.85%)	$2,708 (3.42%)

Historical Rents in Orange, NC

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Top Cities Near Orange

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Orange. The average rent in Orange is currently $1,995 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Raleigh, NC, with an average rent of $1,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Orange, NC is Cary, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,195 per month.

Let's compare Orange, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 42.23% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Orange, NC are about 2.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.62% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Orange, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Raleigh, NC	$1,469	$1,198	$1,745	$1,895
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,579	$1,800	$1,995
Cary, NC	N/A	$1,561	$1,950	$2,195

Top Neighborhoods Near Orange

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Orange

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,088. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Wake, NC. It's average rent per month is $2,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,125, Durham, NC is the most expensive county by Orange, NC.

Typically, rent for studios in Orange, NC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Orange, NC is 29.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Orange, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wake, NC	$1,472	$1,295	$1,700	$2,050
Durham, NC	N/A	$1,540	$1,800	$2,125

Top Zipcodes Near Orange

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Orange, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,225.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Orange, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27519, Cary, NC	N/A	$1,527	$2,025	$2,250
27560, Morrisville, NC	N/A	$1,584	$2,125	$2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Orange Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Orange, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Orange, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Orange, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,098 and an average price per square feet of $1.64. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Orange, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.61. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Orange.

How have rent prices in Orange, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Orange, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.44%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Orange, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Orange, NC is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.