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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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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 Studio unit found at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,300. Woodbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,320. Here are the most affordable Irvine Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,300
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,320
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,450
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,465
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Center, CA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine Center area is the $3.45 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Irvine Center apartment is the C1 Model at eaves Lake Forest starting at $4,040 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center 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$3.45
eaves Lake ForestC13BR,2BA$3.27
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan G2BR,2BA$3.39
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 91BR,1BA$4.18
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan C1BR,1BA$3.58
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan D1BR,1BA$3.85
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.11
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4.11

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 Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Center Apartment is $2,465 at Timbers Apartments, El Toro.

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 $2,965 at Timbers Apartments, El Toro.

What is the most affordable Irvine Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Irvine Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at eaves Lake Forest and starts from $4,040.

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