
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Creek Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (6 Rentals)
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Oak Creek, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oak Creek Studio Apartments | $3,309 | $2,325 | $4,440 |
Oak Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,559 | $2,270 | $10,000+ |
Oak Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,258 | $2,730 | $7,406 |
Oak Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,382 | $3,775 | $9,758 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Creek Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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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 $2,295. Heritage Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Oak Creek apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Parkwood Apartment Homes | Plan One | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Creek, CA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Creek area is the $3.41 price per square foot Plan E - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Oak Creek apartment is the Plan D Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $3,935 with a $3.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes | Plan E - townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.41 |
Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Sonoma Apartment Homes | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Santa Maria Apartment Homes | Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Cross Creek Apartments | Plan 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Cedar Creek Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Woodbury Lane apartment homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Parkwood Apartment Homes | Plan One | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Woodbridge Pines Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Creek, Irvine, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
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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 $2,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Creek is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Oak Creek costs $3,975.
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 12 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 $165 which is $3,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Creek.
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