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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
  • Utilities Included

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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 $2,313. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,313
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,325
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,380
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,405
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,420
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,505
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,520
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,560
Calypso Apartments and LoftsCuracao1BR,1BA$2,571
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $2.82 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the Impact Model at Metropolis Apartments starting at $3,884 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.82
Metropolis ApartmentsImpact2BR,2BA$3.14
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.07
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 33BR,2BA$3.45
Broadstone Edition2.A2BR,2BA$3.45
Main Street VillageINYO2BR,2BA$3.08
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.22
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.04
Calypso Apartments and LoftsCuracao1BR,1BA$3.27
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.18

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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 $2,575.

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 $2,380, while the average apartment in Rancho San Joaquin costs $4,355.

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 163 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 $598 which is $3,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Joaquin.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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