True Cost of Renting in Anaheim
Anaheim is best known for Disneyland, but 90% of the city's 350,000 residents have nothing to do with the resort. The Platinum Triangle — the area around Angel Stadium, Honda Center, and the future OC Vibe development — is becoming a genuine urban mixed-use district. Rents are meaningfully below Irvine and comparable to Long Beach, while still providing I-5 and SR-57 access to much of Orange County's employment.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Platinum Triangle / Stadium District
- Studio:
- $1,700/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $2,200/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $3,000/mo
Emerging urban district near Angel Stadium and Honda Center; newer high-rise and mid-rise construction with amenity packages common ($75–125/mo). ARTIC transit hub provides connections to Metrolink, Amtrak, and OC bus. Walking distance to sports venues.
Colony District / Downtown Anaheim
- Studio:
- $1,400/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,600/mo
Historic district along Center Street Promenade; older craftsman-style apartment buildings mixed with newer infill. OCTA bus access. Lower rents with good I-5 access north or south. SCE electric.
East Anaheim
- Studio:
- $1,300/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,300/mo
Suburban apartment corridors along Imperial Highway and La Palma Avenue; lower rents and higher apartment density. Car-dependent but close to SR-91 for Riverside commuters and Yorba Linda employment. Canyon High School district.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- SCE (Southern California Edison)
- Water
- Anaheim Public Utilities
- Internet
- Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, EarthLink
Commute & Transportation
Anaheim sits at the convergence of I-5, SR-57, and SR-91 in the heart of Orange County. I-5 north goes to Downtown LA in 45–60 minutes off-peak (90+ minutes rush hour). SR-57 provides a direct shot north to Pomona and the San Gabriel Valley. SR-91 connects to Riverside and Corona for Inland Empire commuters. The Metrolink Orange County Line stops at Anaheim Canyon and ARTIC. Disneyland and the Resort District employ approximately 30,000 people, many of whom commute from Anaheim and neighboring cities. The OC bus system (OCTA) provides moderate coverage.
Rental Market Overview
Anaheim offers genuine affordability in otherwise expensive Orange County, with rents running 20–30% below Irvine and 10–15% below Santa Ana. The city's Platinum Triangle redevelopment zone continues adding new supply which has kept rent growth moderate. SCE electric rates are lower than SDG&E but still among the highest nationally. The tourist zone near Disneyland creates a short-term rental market that competes with long-term rentals in adjacent neighborhoods — ask landlords for lease terms explicitly. Many apartment complexes near the resort require background checks and income verification at 2.5x rent.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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