Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 260 Streamwood

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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260 Streamwood

IrvineCA92620

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property at 116 Remington

$3,200

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$3,200
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$3,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

116 Remington

IrvineCA92620

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood Park

146 RooseveltIrvine, CA 92620
property at 2392 Medlar Rd

$2,900

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$2,900
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2392 Medlar Rd

TustinCA92780

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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 $2,330. 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$2,330
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,336
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,340
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,450
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,465
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,495
Serrano Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,520
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,555
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real area is the $3.29 price per square foot Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value El Camino Real apartment is the Plan F Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes starting at $4,235 with a $3.19 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$3.29
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.19
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan B - townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.57
Northwood PlacePlan D2BR,2BA$2.90
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,1BA$3.15
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.34
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.53
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.44
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$3.62
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.55

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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 $2,330 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 $2,820 at Heritage Point.

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 San Marino Villa Apartment Homes and starts from $3,940.

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