Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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The Park at Irvine Spectrum
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$2,495 - $5,995
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$2,489 - $5,989
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Park at Irvine Spectrum

13120 SpectrumIrvine, CA 92618
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Avella Apartment Homes
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$2,570 - $4,900
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$2,564 - $4,894
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avella Apartment Homes

6500 RooseveltIrvine, CA 92618
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Brittany Apartment Homes
$2,625 - $5,600
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$2,619 - $5,594
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brittany Apartment Homes

100 Saint VincentIrvine, CA 92618
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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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eaves Lake Forest
$2,405 - $3,340
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$2,327 - $3,262
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eaves Lake Forest

22700 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630
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Cheapest Available Irvine Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Irvine Center area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Lake Forest priced from $2,405. Oak Glen Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here are the most affordable Irvine Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,405
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,425
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,475
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio,1BA$2,495
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Center, CA

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine Center area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Irvine Center apartment is the Plan A Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes starting at $3,350 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.28
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.32
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.28
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan E1BR,1BA$3.73
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.31
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.59
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1C1BR,1BA$3.70
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.21
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4.19
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Irvine Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Irvine Center is at The Park at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Center Apartment is $2,405 at eaves Lake Forest.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Irvine Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irvine Center is starting from $2,800 at Oak Glen Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Irvine Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Irvine Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbridge and starts from $3,863.

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