Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at eaves Lake Forest priced from $2,245. 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$2,245
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 3Studio,1BA$2,400
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,425
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,450
Cypress Village Apartment HomesUmbria - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Center, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine Center area is the $3.03 price per square foot Plan D Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Irvine Center apartment is the Plan J Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes starting at $3,900 with a $3.27 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 D2BR,2BA$3.03
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan J2BR,2BA$3.27
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.98
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan C1BR,1BA$3.35
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.16
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan BStudio ,1BA$3.56
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 71BR,1BA$4.18
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.09
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.93
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4.23

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 $2,245 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 $2,770 at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes.

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