Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Creek Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (35 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 Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,295. The Village at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Oak Creek apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,295
The Village at Irvine SpectrumDel Rey - Plan 104Studio,1BA$2,350
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,350
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,525
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio,1BA$2,525
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2,616
Windwood Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,620
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,640
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Creek, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Creek area is the $3.38 price per square foot Plan L Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,940. The second greatest value Oak Creek apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Cross Creek Apartments starting at $4,060 with a $3.55 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.
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan L2BR,2BA$3.38
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.55
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.32
Woodbury Lane Apartment HomesPlan 72BR,2BA$3.19
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$3.29
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.42
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,1BA$3.09
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.10
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.37
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$3.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Creek is at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,320.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Creek Apartment is $2,360 at Heritage Point.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Creek is starting from $2,890 at Windwood Knoll Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Oak Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek Apartments and starts from $4,060.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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