Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toro Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,220 (57 Rentals)

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160 Streamwood, Unit 160 Streamwood

160 Streamwood
IrvineCA92620

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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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El Toro, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Toro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Toro area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $2,007. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,105. Here are the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$2,007
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,105
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,295
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,325
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,340
The Village at Irvine SpectrumDel Rey - Plan 104Studio,1BA$2,350
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,400
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,442
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey1BR,1BA$2,483

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $3.17 price per square foot Plan 6 Model at Woodbury Lane Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the Plan B Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,063 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Toro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,2BA$3.17
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.92
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.18
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.45
Crestwood Apartment Homes22C2BR,2BA$3.44
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.60
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey1BR,1.2BA$3.27
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.49
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.43

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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 Toro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Toro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Toro is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,260.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Toro Apartment is $2,007 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Toro is starting from $2,387 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

What is the most affordable El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arroyo at Baker Ranch and starts from $2,260.

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