Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (38 Rentals)

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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, 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 $2,277. San Mateo Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,277
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan CStudio,1BA$2,345
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,345
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,355
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,385
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,400
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,410
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,430
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,460
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $3.23 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the Grand Cayman Model at Calypso Apartments and Lofts starting at $3,386 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Westpark 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$3.23
Calypso Apartments and LoftsGrand Cayman2BR,2BA$2.66
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.34
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.09
Santa Clara Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,2BA$2.97
San Carlo Villa Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.27
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.23
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.96
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.34
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.13

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Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,500.

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 $2,345, while the average apartment in Rancho San Joaquin costs $5,100.

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 32 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 $248 which is $4,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Joaquin.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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