Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Technology Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)

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Irvine Technology Center, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Irvine Technology Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Irvine Technology Center area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Lake Forest priced from $2,310. Quail Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,355. Here are the most affordable Irvine Technology Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,310
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,355
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,395
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,400
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$2,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Technology Center, CA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Irvine Technology Center area is the $4.21 price per square foot Plan 9 Model at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in the in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood starting from $4,180. The second greatest value Irvine Technology Center apartment is the Plan F Model at Heritage Point starting at $2,685 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine Technology Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 91BR,1BA$4.21
Heritage PointPlan F2BR,1BA$3.08
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$3.30
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan BStudio ,1BA$3.56
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.18
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.56
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.68
Woodbury Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.92
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$4.02
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Irvine Technology Center, Irvine, CA

Ranked #31

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Technology Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Irvine Technology Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Irvine Technology Center is under $2,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Irvine Technology Center?

The cheapest apartment in Irvine Technology Center is eaves Lake Forest which is listed at $2,310, while the average apartment in Irvine Technology Center costs $3,765.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Irvine Technology Center?

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 13 regular apartments in Irvine Technology Center 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 Technology Center?

Cheap apartments in Irvine Technology Center have an average cost of $121 which is $3,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Irvine Technology Center.

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