Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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125 Tangelo, Unit 391

125 Tangelo
IrvineCA92618

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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 Meridian at The Market Place priced from $2,300. Heritage Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,305. Here are the most affordable El Camino Real apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian at The Market PlacePlan 1Studio,1BA$2,300
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,305
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,345
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$2,430
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,480
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,487
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,495
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,500
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,525
Cypress Village Apartment HomesMurano - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real 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 El Camino Real apartment is the Plan E Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes starting at $4,345 with a $3.30 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.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.45
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan E3BR,2BA$3.30
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan J2BR,2BA$3.29
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.19
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.36
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.16
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.38
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$3.28
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$3.52

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 El Camino Real Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Camino Real?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Camino Real is at Meridian at The Market Place listed at $2,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Camino Real Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Camino Real Apartment is $2,320 at Heritage Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Camino Real Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Camino Real is starting from $2,695 at Deerfield Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable El Camino Real Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Camino Real Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek Apartments and starts from $3,645.

Expert Rental Resources

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