Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (44 Rentals)

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$2,696 - $4,419
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1100 SteelyIrvine, 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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Main Street Village
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 3 Beds unit found at Parc Derian priced from $2,088. San Mateo Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,230. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,230
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,262
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,350
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,375
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan BStudio,1BA$2,385
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,395
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan B1BR,1BA$2,395
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,405
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,411

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $3.36 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,158. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $3,710 with a $2.83 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 43BR,2BA$3.36
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Main Street VillageMENDOCINO2BR,2BA$3.06
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2.90
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$3.15
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.96
Calypso Apartments and LoftsCuracao1BR,1BA$3.29
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.30
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.20

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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 $2,411.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Joaquin is Park West Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Rancho San Joaquin costs $3,870.

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 70 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 $549 which is $3,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Joaquin.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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