Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Spectrum Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
Senior Living
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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Spectrum, CA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Irvine Spectrum area is the $3.28 price per square foot Plan 3 Model at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,755. The second greatest value Irvine Spectrum apartment is the Plan C Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $3,800 with a $3.43 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine Spectrum apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 33BR,2BA$3.28
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.43
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.38
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.42
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.31
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$3.44
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.68
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.48
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$3.47
14601 Lofty St, Unit Apt 114601 Lofty St1BR,1BA$3.57

Getting Around the Irvine Spectrum Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Spectrum Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Irvine Spectrum?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Irvine Spectrum is under $2,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Irvine Spectrum?

The cheapest apartment in Irvine Spectrum is Deerfield Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,455, while the average apartment in Irvine Spectrum costs $3,915.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Irvine Spectrum?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Irvine Spectrum that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Irvine Spectrum?

Cheap apartments in Irvine Spectrum have an average cost of $146 which is $3,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Irvine Spectrum.

Expert Rental Resources

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