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Orland

Pop. 8,357·381st most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Orland, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,675/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$290
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Orland · $1,675
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,675/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$64,945/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Orland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$20,100/yr
At $1,675/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orland, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,357
Median income
$64,945
Median age
33.3
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
34.2%
19%
25.1%
13.9%
Under 1834.2%
18–3419%
35–5425.1%
55–647.8%
65+13.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
47.5%
60%
White47.5%
Hispanic60%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
26.9%
32.2%
29.3%
No HS diploma26.9%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+11.6%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Orland, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,872 → $64,945
up 30.2%
Population
8,168 → 8,357
up 2.3%
Renter share
39.3% → 41.3%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
12.3% → 11.6%
-0.7 pts
Median age
34.8 → 33.3
-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $64,945 today, compared with $49,872 five years earlier. Census counts show Orland, CA adding about 189 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.3% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Orland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Orland. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Orland, CA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Orland is $1,675/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,780/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($64,945/yr), Orland ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orland an affordable city for renters?

Orland is considered moderate for renters. At $1,675/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($64,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orland slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,675/mo in Orland. The local median household income is $64,945/yr, meaning the typical Orland household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orland?

Rent in Orland has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Orland rent compare to other cities in California?

Orland is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #381 out of 405 tracked cities at $1,675/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Orland ($1,675/mo): Paradise ($1,409/mo), Red Bluff ($1,477/mo), Chico ($1,577/mo).

What percentage of Orland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of Orland households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. Orland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orland rent compare to the national average?

Orland's median rent of $1,675/mo is $290 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #381 out of 405 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,675/mo, rent takes ~31% of Orland's median household income ($64,945/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orland 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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