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Irvine Research Center, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Irvine Research Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Irvine Research Center area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,950. Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,320. Here are the most affordable Irvine Research Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,320
The Village at Irvine SpectrumDel Rey - Plan 104Studio,1BA$2,350
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,505
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Research Center, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine Research Center area is the $2.93 price per square foot 2x2 - Den - Small Model at San Sebastian | 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,780. The second greatest value Irvine Research Center apartment is the Plan B - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $4,310 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine Research Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San Sebastian | 55+ Active Adult Apartments2x2 - Den - Small2BR,2BA$2.93
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan B - townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.58
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan L2BR,2BA$3.38
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan C1BR,1BA$3.71
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 81BR,1BA$4.59
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan E1BR,1BA$3.82
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.54
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.79
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.51

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Research Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Irvine Research Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Irvine Research Center is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Research Center Apartment is $2,350 at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irvine Research Center is starting from $2,855 at Timbers Apartments, El Toro.

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