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El Camino Real, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Camino Real Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Camino Real area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Deerfield Apartment Homes priced from $2,265. Heritage Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here are the most affordable El Camino Real apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,265
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,330
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2,503
Cypress Village Apartment HomesUmbria - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,545
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real area is the $2.99 price per square foot Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value El Camino Real apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes starting at $3,835 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Camino Real apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$2.99
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 33BR,2BA$3.35
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$2.99
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.52
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.39
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.14
Windwood Glen Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$3.16
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.31
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.46
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$3.48

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

Ranked #26

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
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Getting Around the El Camino Real Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Camino Real Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Camino Real?

The cheapest apartment in El Camino Real is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,330, while the average apartment in El Camino Real costs $4,087.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Camino Real?

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 19 regular apartments in El Camino Real 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 El Camino Real?

Cheap apartments in El Camino Real have an average cost of $464 which is $3,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino Real.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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