
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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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 | $2,927 | $2,300 | $3,770 |
El Camino Real 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $2,270 | $10,000+ |
El Camino Real 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,155 | $2,730 | $7,526 |
El Camino Real 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,490 | $3,795 | $9,690 |
El Camino Real 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,590 | $4,500 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 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 Heritage Point priced from $2,300. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. 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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Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Windwood Glen Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,370 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,380 |
Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,385. The second greatest value El Camino Real apartment is the Plan D Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $3,970 with a $3.14 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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Sonoma Apartment Homes | Plan F | 3BR,2BA | $3.28 |
Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Cross Creek Apartments | Plan 2 | 3BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes | Plan C | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
Santa Clara Apartment Homes | Plan E | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
Santa Maria Apartment Homes | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
Brittany Apartment Homes | Plan 8 | 2BR,2BA | $3.48 |
Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Woodbridge Pines Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
San Marino Villa Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Camino Real, Irvine, CA
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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 Heritage Point which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in El Camino Real costs $5,850.
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 10 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 $238 which is $5,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino Real.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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