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Orange

Pop. 19,177·259th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,137/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$828
Falling (Monthly)
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Orange · $1,137
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 9% below what Orange's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,137/mo
Expected by trend
$1,243/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Orange's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$903
2 BR
$1,068
3 BR
$1,194
4 BR+
$1,489
Research median
$1,068/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,644/yr
At $1,137/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orange, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,177
Median income
$62,891
Median age
35.3
Renters
41%
Age distribution
28.5%
21.3%
21.8%
17.2%
Under 1828.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6411.1%
65+17.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
28%
White56.2%
Black28%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian0.7%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
41.1%
32.3%
18.6%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma41.1%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Orange, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$935 → $1,137
up 21.6%
Income
$58,778 → $62,891
up 7.0%
Population
19,329 → 19,177
down 0.8%
Renter share
38.1% → 41%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 18.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
36.9 → 35.3
-1.6 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Orange, TX has climbed by $202 per month, settling near $1,137 after starting the period at $935. Household income in the area moved from $58,778 to $62,891 across the same window, up 7.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 41% of households rent today, against 38.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Orange, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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By apartment size

Orange rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Orange, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orange is $1,137/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,068/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $903/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,194/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($62,891/yr), Orange ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange an affordable city for renters?

Orange is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,137/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($62,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,137/mo in Orange. The local median household income is $62,891/yr, meaning the typical Orange household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orange?

Rent in Orange has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Orange rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Orange is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #259 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,137/mo.

What percentage of Orange residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of Orange households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. Orange leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orange rent compare to the national average?

Orange's median rent of $1,137/mo is $828 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #259 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,137/mo, rent takes ~22% of Orange's median household income ($62,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange 22%Benchmark 30%
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