
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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East Irvine, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Irvine?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Irvine Studio Apartments | $3,287 | $2,330 | $4,630 |
East Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $2,270 | $10,000+ |
East Irvine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,269 | $2,795 | $7,406 |
East Irvine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,441 | $3,795 | $9,616 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Irvine Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Irvine area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Point priced from $2,285. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here are the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
Serrano Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,420 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,440 |
The Village at Irvine Spectrum | Mirador - Plan 3 | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.45 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes starting at $3,955 with a $3.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes | Plan F1 - townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.45 |
Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan F | 3BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Sonoma Apartment Homes | Plan L | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Woodbury Lane apartment homes | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Brittany Apartment Homes | Plan 3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Westview at Irvine Spectrum | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
Mirasol Apartment Homes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Irvine Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Irvine?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Irvine is under $2,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Irvine?
The cheapest apartment in East Irvine is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,285, while the average apartment in East Irvine costs $4,197.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 29 regular apartments in East 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 East Irvine?
Cheap apartments in East Irvine have an average cost of $135 which is $4,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Irvine.
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