Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwood Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 116 Remington

$3,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

116 Remington

IrvineCA92620

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property at 19 Fulton

$4,300

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Fulton

IrvineCA92620

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Northwood, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwood area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Meridian at The Market Place priced from $2,300. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,310. Here are the most affordable Northwood apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian at The Market PlacePlan 1Studio,1BA$2,300
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,310
Rancho Mariposa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,395
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,475
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,480
Serrano Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,495
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,495
Las Palmas Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,515
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$2,595
Cypress Village Apartment HomesUmbria - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwood, CA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwood area is the $3.21 price per square foot Plan E1 Model at Solana Apartment Homes in the in the Lower Pete's Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,355. The second greatest value Northwood apartment is the Plan 10 Model at Rancho Santa Fe Apartment Homes starting at $4,370 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Lower Pete's Canyon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solana Apartment HomesPlan E13BR,2BA$3.21
Rancho Santa Fe Apartment HomesPlan 103BR,2BA$3.40
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.38
Northwood PlacePlan C22BR,2BA$2.91
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 12BR,2BA$3.00
Rancho Tierra Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.34
Sierra Vista Apartment HomesPlan 51BR,1BA$3.33
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$3.18
Orchard Hills Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.48
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwood is at Meridian at The Market Place listed at $2,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwood Apartment is $2,395 at Rancho Mariposa Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwood is starting from $2,720 at Heritage Point.

What is the most affordable Northwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rancho Alisal Apartment Homes and starts from $3,795.

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