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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 Deerfield Apartment Homes in the Oak Creek neighborhood priced from $2,310. Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,310
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,320
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,400

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

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.05 price per square foot Plan K Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Cross Creek Apartments starting at $3,810 with a $3.33 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 K2BR,2BA$3.05
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.33
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.43
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$3.18
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$3.47
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.39
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.32
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$3.23
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Irvine

What type of rentals are currently available in East Irvine?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,310 to $8,095. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Irvine ranging from $1,105 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Irvine?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Irvine ranges from $1,105 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,709.

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