Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Springs Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,100 (12 Rentals)

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Solaira at Pavilion Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solaira at Pavilion Park

100 Ridge VlyIrvine, CA 92618
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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Portola Springs, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portola Springs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portola Springs area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Esperanza Apartment Homes priced from $2,480. Woodbury Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,485. Here are the most affordable Portola Springs apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Esperanza Apartment HomesPlan E1BR,1BA$2,480
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,485
Avella Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,540
Woodbury Court Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,545
PalmerasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Springs, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Springs area is the $3.73 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Woodbury Place Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,135. The second greatest value Portola Springs apartment is the Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch starting at $2,973 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Springs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodbury Place Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$3.73
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$2.97
Woodbury Lane apartment homesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.32
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.31
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$4.08
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.59
Esperanza Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$3.68
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.66
Woodbury Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.78
PalmerasPlan A1BR,1BA$3.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Portola Springs, Irvine, CA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Portola Springs Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Springs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portola Springs?

The cheapest apartment in Portola Springs is Esperanza Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,480, while the average apartment in Portola Springs costs $13,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portola Springs?

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 14 regular apartments in Portola Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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