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IrvineCA92602
property at 160 Streamwood
$2,500

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160 Streamwood, Unit 160 Streamwood

160 Streamwood
IrvineCA92620
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Irvine, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Irvine, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Irvine, CA area range in price from $1,850 to $15,135 with an overall median price of $3,396. The three Irvine neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Pete's Canyon at $3,220, Northpark at $3,220, and Northwood Point at $3,235. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Irvine Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Pete's Canyon$3,220$2,100414
Northpark$3,220$2,100409
Northwood Point$3,235$2,360486
Northwood$3,270$2,360593
Walnut$3,270$2,100435
Walnut Village$3,272$2,100413
Santiago Hills$3,284$2,55161
Woodbury$3,297$2,360502
East Irvine$3,302$2,125637
El Camino Real$3,302$2,360421

Cheapest Available Irvine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bristol2831 in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood priced from $1,895. 1410 S Minnie St in the South Main neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bristol28311BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
1410 S Minnie St1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$2,007
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$2,125
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,145
Briarwood ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,150
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$2,160
Axiom Tustin0 Bed, 1 Bath (503 Sq. Ft.)Studio,1BA$2,221
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3+2 Model at Waterstone Gardens in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $3,592. The second greatest value Irvine apartment is the 2x2 - Den - Small Model at San Sebastian | 55+ Active Adult Apartments starting at $3,530 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterstone Gardens3+23BR,2BA$2.57
San Sebastian | 55+ Active Adult Apartments2x2 - Den - Small2BR,2BA$2.74
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan 3.23BR,2BA$2.67
409 Sunflower Ave, Unit B409 Sunflower Ave2BR,2BA$2.70
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.45
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony1BR,1BA$2.55
rosewood25022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.55
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
Bristol28311BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

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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 Cheap Irvine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Irvine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Irvine is under $2,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Irvine?

The cheapest apartment in Irvine is Bristol2831 which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Irvine costs $3,396.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Irvine?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 371 regular apartments in Irvine that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Irvine?

Cheap apartments in Irvine have an average cost of $318 which is $3,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Irvine.

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