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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 Studio unit found at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,125. Heritage Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,315. Here are the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1 - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$2,125
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,315
The Village at Irvine SpectrumDel Rey - Plan 104Studio,1BA$2,375
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,510
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$2,615
Serrano Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,615
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,670
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,675
Palmeras Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,675
Cypress Village Apartment HomesMurano - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan 7 Model at Deerfield Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,965. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Woodbridge Plan 3A Model at Woodbridge starting at $4,070 with a $3.50 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.
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 73BR,2BA$3.32
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 3A3BR,2BA$3.50
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan L2BR,2BA$3.39
Woodbury Place Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$3.60
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.53
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$3.34
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.56
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.61
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.49
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$3.53

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Cheap East Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Irvine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Irvine is at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment is $2,315 at Heritage Point.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Irvine is starting from $2,882 at Woodbridge.

What is the most affordable East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerfield Apartment Homes and starts from $3,965.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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