Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Pete's Canyon Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Avalon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Lower Pete's Canyon, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Pete's Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Pete's Canyon area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Cortez Apartments priced from $2,025. Axiom Tustin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,385. Here are the most affordable Lower Pete's Canyon apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (810 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$2,385
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 2Studio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Pete's Canyon, CA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Pete's Canyon area is the $3.18 price per square foot Plan F Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,215. The second greatest value Lower Pete's Canyon apartment is the Plan C Model at Solana Apartment Homes starting at $3,630 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Lower Pete's Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Pete's Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.18
Solana Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.21
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.39
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,1BA$2.98
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.10
Rancho Alisal Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.21
Coventry Court Luxury SeniorSavannah2BR,2BA$3.43
Casa Cortez Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.70
Palm Gardens 2017, LLC1x11BR,1BA$3.39
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$3.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Pete's Canyon, Irvine, CA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lower Pete's Canyon Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Pete's Canyon Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Pete's Canyon?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Pete's Canyon is Casa Cortez Apartments which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Lower Pete's Canyon costs $3,915.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Pete's Canyon?

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 6 regular apartments in Lower Pete's Canyon 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 Lower Pete's Canyon?

Cheap apartments in Lower Pete's Canyon have an average cost of $240 which is $3,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Pete's Canyon.

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