Orange County fundamentals were steady in early 2026. Average advertised asking rents fell 0.2%, on a trailing three-month basis through February, to $2,863. However, rents rose 1.4% year-over year, ahead of the 0.1% national uptick to $1,740, as per the national multifamily market report<\/strong><\/a>. Meanwhile, the occupancy rate in stabilized properties inched up 10 basis points over 12 months, to 96.5% as of February, sustained by gains in the Lifestyle segment.<\/p>\n