Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,184 (44 Rentals)

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Enzo
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$2,854 - $5,413
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$2,854 - $5,413
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
Student Housing
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NOVA Apartments
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$2,995 - $5,430
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$2,995 - $5,430
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NOVA Apartments

18130 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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18771 Paseo Picasso

IrvineCA92603
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Parc Derian
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Derian

17275 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Village

2555 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Joaquin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Joaquin area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Sofi Irvine priced from $2,394. Parkwood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,555. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,394
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,555
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$2,556
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,590
The RoyceS2Studio,1BA$2,595
Santa Rosa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,625
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$2,675
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,680
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,705
The AltonA4.01BR,1BA$2,712

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $2.89 price per square foot Residence 3 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,310. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the UC Irvine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Joaquin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 32BR,2BA$2.89
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The Murphy IrvineB32BR,2BA$3.32
Elements Apartments*Elements_Wood-2D2BR,2BA$3.37
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2.5BA$3.25
The Residences on JamboreeB2A2BR,2BA$3.27
Main and Jamboree ApartmentsA09L1BR,1BA$3.00
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.06
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.29
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.09

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Irvine, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Joaquin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho San Joaquin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho San Joaquin is under $2,712.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Joaquin?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Joaquin is Parkwood Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,555, while the average apartment in Rancho San Joaquin costs $3,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho San Joaquin?

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 26 regular apartments in Rancho San Joaquin 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 Rancho San Joaquin?

Cheap apartments in Rancho San Joaquin have an average cost of $343 which is $3,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Joaquin.

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

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

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