Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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East Irvine, Irvine, CA Local Guide

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 $2,330. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,385. Here are the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,330
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,385
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.38 price per square foot Plan F2 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan C Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $3,490 with a $3.37 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.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F2 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.38
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.37
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.42
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.11
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.28
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.40
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$3.59
Serrano Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.65

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East Irvine, Irvine, CA

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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 $2,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Irvine?

The cheapest apartment in East Irvine is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,330, while the average apartment in East Irvine costs $3,975.

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 16 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 $127 which is $3,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Irvine.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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