1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA (307 Rentals)

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Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 02, 2026

There are currently 7427 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Irvine, CA that range in price from $1,995 to $9,190. Irvine Business Complex, Coventry Court and Savannah at Columbus Grove are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Irvine with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Irvine Business Complex671$3,030$1,995
Coventry Court545$3,007$2,025
Savannah at Columbus Grove519$3,000$2,395
Westpark511$3,015$2,395
Meriwether at Columbus Square466$3,030$2,025
Avenue One210$3,140$2,295
El Toro210$2,875$2,225
UC Irvine209$3,250$2,395
University of California Irvine209$3,250$2,395
Irvine Medical and Science Complex201$2,860$2,400

Largest Available Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Irvine, CA is found at Brittany Apartment Homes in the Oak Creek neighborhood and is 1,248 square feet priced from $3,550. Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,246 square feet and currently listed start at $7,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Irvine:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 71,248 Sq Ft$3,550
Villas Fashion IslandPlan L1,246 Sq Ft$7,350
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,175 Sq Ft$3,600
Astoria at Central Park WestStanford1,119 Sq Ft$4,017
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,155
Fairway at Big CanyonPlan 1A1,080 Sq Ft$3,889
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan M1,060 Sq Ft$4,045
Solana Apartment HomesPlan K1,043 Sq Ft$3,125
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan F1,029 Sq Ft$3,575
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$2,925

Cheapest Available Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Irvine, CA is the The Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA Model starting from $1,995 at Villa Marseilles Apartments in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. The second most affordable Irvine 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Reserve at South Coast starting at $2,013 in the Valley Adams neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Irvine is currently $3,320. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Irvine:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA$1,995
Reserve at South Coast1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$2,013
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian A$2,020
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom$2,025
155 Pinewood Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,075
Waterstone Garden1+1$2,195
South Coast Fountains1X1$2,195
Walnut EastPlan A$2,215
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A$2,230

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Irvine Overview

Many people are familiar with Orange County California from magazines, TV shows, and even tourism advertisements. At the same time, one of the most beautiful cities in this area is Irvine, California. One of the largest cities in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, there are people who have been flocking to this beautiful location for years. Given the numerous landmarks, recreation activities, and job opportunities, it is easy to see why. If you would like to take advantage of everything Irvine has to offer, you may be looking for apartments in Irvine.

Why live in Irvine, CA?

There are countless reasons why people choose to live in Irvine California. It is true that the cost of living can be high, however, the weather is beautiful, the people are friendly, and the job opportunities are bountiful. In addition, it is not as expensive to live in Irvine as it is to live in Los Angeles itself. Therefore, a lot of people do decide to live in Irvine and commute to Los Angeles either by car, bus, or train. Finally, Irvine itself is also a cultural melting pot. This has given rise to numerous shopping and dining opportunities in the area.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Irvine with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Irvine is at Villa Marseilles Apartments listed at $1,995.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Irvine Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Irvine is $3,320.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Irvine Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Irvine is a 1,248 square feet unit starting from $3,550 at Brittany Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Irvine is currently 592 sq ft.

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