
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the El Camino Real area of Irvine.


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El Camino Real, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Camino Real?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Camino Real Studio Apartments | $3,062 | $2,360 | $3,870 |
El Camino Real 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,315 | $6,310 |
El Camino Real 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $2,750 | $6,920 |
El Camino Real 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,102 | $3,530 | $8,170 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Camino Real Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Camino Real area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwood Apartment Homes priced from $2,460. Woodbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,535. Here are the most affordable El Camino Real apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
Woodbridge | Woodbridge Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,535 |
Cypress Village Apartment Homes | Umbria - Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,560 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real area is the $2.66 price per square foot Plan K Model at Santa Rosa Apartment Homes in the in the Walnut Village neighborhood starting from $4,115. The second greatest value El Camino Real apartment is the Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes starting at $4,175 with a $3.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Santa Rosa Apartment Homes | Plan K | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.66 |
Sonoma Apartment Homes | Plan F | 3BR,2BA | $3.12 |
Santa Maria Apartment Homes | Plan F | 3BR,2BA | $3.39 |
Brittany Apartment Homes | Plan 6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Cross Creek Apartments | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
Windwood Glen Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Heritage Point | Plan F | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Camino Real, Irvine, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 Northwood Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,460, while the average apartment in El Camino Real costs $4,259.
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 23 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 $461 which is $3,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino Real.
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