Cheap Homes for Rent in the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $2,500 (10 Rentals)

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property at 2348 Scholarship

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2348 Scholarship

IrvineCA92612

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property at 2233 Martin

$3,395

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$3,395

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$3,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2233 Martin, Unit 413

2233 Martin
IrvineCA92612

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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 1 Bed unit found at Parc Derian priced from $1,508. Sofi Irvine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,181. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,181
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $2.89 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the Residence 1 Model at The Carlyle starting at $3,837 with a $3.10 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.10
Parc DerianWaitlist3BR,2BA$1.72
Broadstone Edition2.A2BR,2BA$3.38
Main Street VillageMENDOCINO2BR,2BA$3.31
Santa Clara Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.34
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.23
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan E1BR,1BA$3.05
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.92
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.41

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho San Joaquin

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho San Joaquin?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,508 to $11,327. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho San Joaquin ranging from $2,500 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho San Joaquin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho San Joaquin ranges from $2,500 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,719.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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