Cheap Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA from $500 (103 Rentals)

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property at 260 Streamwood

$2,050

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$2,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Streamwood

IrvineCA92620

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property at 133 Lomita

$2,500

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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133 Lomita

IrvineCA92618
property at 19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

IrvineCA92603
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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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property at 1161 Packers Cir

$900 - $1,250

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1161 Packers Cir

TustinCA92780

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Axiom Tustin
$2,226 - $3,106
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Axiom Tustin

13843 Tustin East DrTustin, CA 92780
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property at 23941 Landisview Ave

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23941 Landisview Ave

Lake ForestCA92630

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Irvine, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Irvine, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Irvine, CA area range in price from $900 to $22,000 with an overall median price of $8,118. The three Irvine neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Irvine Medical and Science Complex at $2,400, Quail Hill at $3,995, and Lower Pete's Canyon at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Irvine Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Irvine Medical and Science Complex$4,295$2,4004
Quail Hill$4,500$3,9953
Lower Pete's Canyon$4,995$1,3004
UC Irvine$5,000$3,3004
Irvine Spectrum$5,190$3,9502
Oak Creek$5,300$2,40018
Irvine Technology Center$5,400$5,0002
Orchard Hills$5,400$3,2502
Lower Peters Canyon$5,472$1,3008
Northwood Point$5,472$2,0506

Cheapest Available Irvine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Derian in the Westpark neighborhood priced from $1,508. The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianVeterans Only Waitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,120
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1 - BMRStudio,1BA$2,150
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$2,150
Reserve at South Coast1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,204
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,213
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,220
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2,225
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine area is the $2.89 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Irvine apartment is the 2x2 Model at San Sebastian starting at $3,305 with a $3.02 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
San Sebastian2x22BR,2BA$3.02
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.92
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$2.75
Briarwood ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.76
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.00
Pacific Pointe2 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.60
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2.97

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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.

Irvine, CA
Population: 282,572

Ranked #72

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Irvine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Irvine is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Apartment is $1,508 at Parc Derian.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irvine is starting from $2,515 at Pacific Pointe.

What is the most affordable Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rancho Alisal Apartment Homes and starts from $3,800.

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