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15316 Montpellier Ave

IrvineCA92604

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East Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Irvine Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum in the Oak Creek neighborhood priced from $2,295. The Park at Irvine Spectrum in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,295
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,365
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,415
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,432
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,445
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,450
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,490
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,500
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA and Nearby

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.25 price per square foot Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,350. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan C Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $3,800 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Irvine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.25
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.43
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.43
Northwood PlacePlan E2BR,2BA$2.94
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,1BA$3.13
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$3.21
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.48
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.50
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.33
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Irvine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Irvine is at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment is $2,415 at Heritage Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Irvine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Irvine is starting from $2,820 at Heritage Point.

What is the most affordable East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkwood Apartment Homes and starts from $3,940.

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