Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA from $2,300 (30 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Point in the Oak Creek neighborhood priced from $2,315. Woodbridge in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,417. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PointPlan E1BR,1BA$2,315
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2,417
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$2,565
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,575
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,575
Cypress Village Apartment HomesUmbria - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,595
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 5Studio,1BA$2,600
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,610
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,610

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

As of September 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $2.89 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,635. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan K Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes starting at $3,550 with a $3.07 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.
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 2A2BR,2BA$2.89
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan K2BR,2BA$3.07
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.24
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,1BA$3.03
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 12BR,2BA$3.33
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.29
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.58
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$3.34
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$3.59
Heritage PointPlan E1BR,1BA$3.47

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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 The Village at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,575.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment is $2,270 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 $2,635 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 Portola Place Apartment Homes and starts from $3,955.

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