
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toro Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)
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63 Finch, Unit Bedroom 1

eaves Lake Forest
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Westridge Apartment Homes

Siena Terrace

Sonterra at Foothill Ranch

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El Toro, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Toro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Toro Studio Apartments | $3,349 | $2,205 | $5,090 |
El Toro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $2,194 | $6,015 |
El Toro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,331 | $2,784 | $7,350 |
El Toro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $3,621 | $5,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the El Toro Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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Cheapest Available El Toro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Toro area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Westridge Apartment Homes priced from $2,205. Emerald Court Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,245. Here are the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | Studio,1BA | $2,205 |
Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,345 |
Siena Terrace | Naples | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
Spring Lakes Apartment Homes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $1.94 price per square foot BR3 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,481. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the Lourdes Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes starting at $3,755 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Toro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Bellecour Way Apartment Homes | Lourdes | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.99 |
Crestwood Apartment Homes | 21AL | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES | Monterey | 1BR,1.2BA | $3.39 |
eaves Lake Forest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Siena Terrace | Naples | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Spring Lakes Apartment Homes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Toro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Toro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Toro is under $2,510.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Toro?
The cheapest apartment in El Toro is eaves Lake Forest which is listed at $2,218, while the average apartment in El Toro costs $4,267.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Toro?
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 15 regular apartments in El Toro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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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