Cheap Homes for Rent in El Toro Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $2,041. Emerald Court Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,215. Here are the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$2,041
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,215
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the BR3 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch starting at $2,041 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$1.60
eaves Lake ForestC13BR,2BA$3.38
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMontecito2BR,2BA$2.90
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 4 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.17
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.36
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.29
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.53
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.38
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Toro, Irvine, CA

Ranked #24

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Toro

What type of rentals are currently available in El Toro?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $7,780. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Toro ranging from $1,200 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Toro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Toro ranges from $1,200 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,436.

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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