Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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eaves Lake Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 $2,255. The Village at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Irvine Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,255
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 3Studio,1BA$2,400
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,463

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Center, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Irvine Center area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan F Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,385. The second greatest value Irvine Center apartment is the Plan D Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $3,970 with a $3.14 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.
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.28
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.14
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.43
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.99
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.48
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan E1BR,1BA$3.66
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.11
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.83
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Ridge - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.73
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.94

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Irvine Center, Irvine, CA

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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 Village at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Center Apartment is $2,463 at Woodbridge.

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 $2,855 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 Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes and starts from $3,970.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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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.