Orange County Multifamily Market Report

By PropZone Research · Data through Q1 2026 · Aggregated from Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates, Matthews, Colliers

Quarterly multifamily market indicators for Orange County, aggregated by PropZone from Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates, Matthews, Colliers. As of Q1 2026, average asking rent was — with a 19.2% vacancy rate.

Projected current multifamily pricing — Orange County

low confidence
Projected asking rent
$2,081–$2,084/unit/mo
Estimated sale value
$220,417–$275,934/unit

Modeled estimate (income approach) shown as a range — not an appraisal. Projected asking rent × occupancy × net-operating-income margin band ÷ market cap rate, from Q1 2026 multiple brokerages data (cap rate 5.4%, asking rent trend-adjusted to today). Assumes ~92% occupancy (vacancy not reported) and a 5265% net-operating-income margin.

QuarterAsking rentVacancyNet absorptionUnder constr.Source
Q1 202619.2%0K SFCushman & Wakefield
Q1 2026$2081.00/SF10.3%1K SFLee Associates
Q4 202514.7%0K SFLee Associates
Q4 20254.0%Matthews
Q3 201717.2%167K SFColliers

Frequently asked questions

What is the average asking rent for multifamily space in Orange County?
PropZone aggregates multifamily asking-rent data for Orange County from major brokerage market reports; see the quarterly table for the latest available figures.
What is the multifamily vacancy rate in Orange County?
The multifamily vacancy rate in Orange County was 19.2% as of Q1 2026 (Cushman & Wakefield).
Where does PropZone's Orange County market data come from?
This report aggregates quarterly multifamily market data for Orange County from Cushman & Wakefield, Lee Associates, Matthews, Colliers.