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Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Irvine, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Irvine, CA area range in price from $1,700 to $30,000 with an overall median price of $4,335. The three Irvine neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Irvine Industrial Complex East at $1,995, Irvine Technology Center at $2,270, and Lower Pete's Canyon at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Irvine Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Irvine Industrial Complex East$3,805$1,99544
Irvine Technology Center$3,915$2,270229
Lower Pete's Canyon$4,090$1,900185
Meriwether at Columbus Square$4,109$1,895367
Orchard Hills$4,110$2,44526
Northpark$4,115$1,900102
Northwood$4,115$2,270230
Irvine Medical and Science Complex$4,152$1,700292
Oak Creek$4,185$1,700259
Walnut$4,187$1,900187

Cheapest Available Irvine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments in the South Harbor neighborhood priced from $1,999. Missions at Back Bay in the Avenue One neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,999
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,089
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,100
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$2,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Irvine area is the $2.46 price per square foot 22CMS Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,010. The second greatest value Irvine apartment is the 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains starting at $3,995 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axis 2300 Apartments22CMS2BR,2.5BA$2.46
South Coast Fountains3x2 Townhouse3BR,2BA$2.50
Tustin CottagesPlan B4BR,3BA$2.75
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2.5BA$2.80
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.75
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsCannes2BR,2BA$2.66
Briarwood ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.86
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Irvine

What type of rentals are currently available in Irvine?

There are currently 671 Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $30,000. There are also 207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Irvine ranging from $1,200 to $69,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Irvine?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Irvine ranges from $1,200 to $69,995 with an average monthly rent of $8,517.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.