Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Creek Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Oak Creek, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Creek area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Deerfield Apartment Homes priced from $2,325. Woodbridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,381. Here are the most affordable Oak Creek apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,325
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2,381
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,400
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Creek, CA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Creek area is the $3.21 price per square foot Plan E Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,230. The second greatest value Oak Creek apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes starting at $3,795 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan E3BR,2BA$3.21
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 33BR,2BA$3.31
Heritage PointPlan H3BR,2BA$3.18
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.43
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.37
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.42
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.35
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.20
Windwood Glen Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$3.15
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Creek, Irvine, CA

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Oak Creek Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Creek?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Creek is Woodbridge which is listed at $2,376, while the average apartment in Oak Creek costs $3,955.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Creek?

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 15 regular apartments in Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek?

Cheap apartments in Oak Creek have an average cost of $173 which is $3,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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