Orange, TX

23 Apartments for Rent with Washer-Dryers

Orange is home to some of the toughest Texans you will ever know. Much like fine moonshine, life in the Golden Triangle will kick you in the throat, make your eyes twinkle, and then give you an uncontrollable urge to dance to some honky-tonk music. Smoke bellows from the nearby chemical plant, crocodiles and mosquitoes keep people on their toes, an occasional hurricane tests the town's will, and of course, the unforgiving heat can really drive people crazy. But, this is not the downside. In fact, this is what makes Orange such a great place to live. A rough life breeds good music, good food, and amazing people, including the blues-greats Marcia Ball and Gatemouth Brown. It's certainly no tropical paradise, but it's also not a place prone to high rental rates, expensive food, or flocks of pesky tourists either. It's more of a crazy-Texan-Cajun-swamp paradise, and the price for this breed of luxury is very affordable. Rental rates start at about $500 to $800 a month, and even the finest of southern living fails to exceed $900. There are small apartment complexes, as well as rental homes if you know where to look. While apartments can easily be found online, houses for rent are usually advertised through word-of-mouth and local classifieds.

In this city's apartment communities, amenities make life very convenient. Extras such as an on-site laundry facility and swimming pool are simple enough to find, and can be a lifesaver during the blistering hot summers. There are also apartments available with easy access to public transportation, for all you renters brave enough to live in Texas without wheels.

Those in the market for a pet friendly pad are in luck. Like most Texas towns, cat friendly and dog friendly rental properties are all over the place. However, you can expect to pay some hefty pet fees, with most places charging over $200 for a pet deposit.

For those moving to town with kids in tow, it is very important to know that Orange isn't the most family friendly place to live. The index is frighteningly high for both violent crimes and property crimes, drugs are certainly afoot, and that old hard-drinkin', fast-livin', hell-billy lifestyle is no place to raise kids. However, if you are in need of a safe neighborhood, then there areas along the northern outskirts of town where trees outnumber people, and the safety of secluded rental homes can keep the kids out of harm's way.

Armed with a little local info, you are now ready to scroll through those listings and find your perfect new place. Best of luck.

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Finding apartments with a washer and dryer in Orange offers more freedom and flexibility to your weekends. Throwing in the laundry before work or a Saturday afternoon bike ride and finishing it up later is inconvenient, if not impossible, without your own set-up.

There are a few things to keep in mind while looking for apartments with a washer and dryer in Orange. Ask how old the appliances are before you sign. A washer and dryer over 10-years-old may need to be serviced regularly or have an expired warranty. You should also ask the property management who services the washer and dryer. Some leases stipulate that the landlord will pay for repairs to an essential appliance like oven or refrigerator, but require the tenant to service the washer and dryer.

Finding apartments with a washer and dryer in Orange can go quickly, so come prepared with your bank statements, pay stubs, identification, and letters of recommendation to sign your new lease.