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100 PiedmontIrvine, CA 92620
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25 PacificaIrvine, CA 92618
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100 Grand CanalIrvine, CA 92620
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1103 EsperanzaIrvine, CA 92618
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1000 PaytonIrvine, CA 92620
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Westridge Apartment Homes
26571 Normandale DrLake Forest, CA 92630
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Siena Terrace
20041 Osterman RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch
26322 Towne Centre DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
27061 Springwood Cir
Lake ForestCA92630
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Toro Studio Apartments | $3,235 | $2,215 | $4,355 |
| El Toro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,280 | $6,150 |
| El Toro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,362 | $2,837 | $7,886 |
| El Toro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $3,360 | $7,300 |
| El Toro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,116 | $4,500 | $8,800 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $1,778. Spring Lakes Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,205. Here are the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,778 |
| Spring Lakes Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,205 |
| Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
| Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| eaves Lake Forest | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,259 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $3.13 price per square foot Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,133. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the BR2 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch starting at $1,778 with a $1.82 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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| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Heather | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Crestwood Apartment Homes | 21A | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| eaves Lake Forest | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Woodbury Lane apartment homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES | Monterey | 1BR,1.2BA | $3.30 |
| Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Siena Terrace | Naples | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
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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 $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Toro?
The cheapest apartment in El Toro is Spring Lakes Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,205, while the average apartment in El Toro costs $9,000.
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 19 regular apartments in El Toro 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 Toro?
Cheap apartments in El Toro have an average cost of $150 which is $8,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Toro.
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