Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Joaquin Marsh Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,184 (36 Rentals)

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Aurum
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$2,765 - $8,815

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Base Rent$2,765 - $8,815
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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NOVA Apartments
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$2,799 - $5,430

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Base Rent$2,799 - $5,430
Total Monthly Price$2,799 - $5,430
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

NOVA Apartments

18130 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Enzo
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$2,854 - $5,413

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Base Rent$2,854 - $5,413
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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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property at 18771 Paseo Picasso
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
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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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Main Street Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Village

2555 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Baker Block
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626

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San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Joaquin Marsh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Joaquin Marsh area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Sofi Irvine priced from $2,399. San Mateo Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,435. Here are the most affordable San Joaquin Marsh apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,399
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,435
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,495
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,506
The Residences on JamboreeE1BStudio,1BA$2,549
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,590
The RoyceS2Studio,1BA$2,595
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,610
AurumS1Studio,1BA$2,765
Metropolis ApartmentsPrism StudioStudio,1BA$2,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin Marsh, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin Marsh area is the $3.36 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,144. The second greatest value San Joaquin Marsh apartment is the PLUMAS Model at Main Street Village starting at $4,875 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Westpark neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Joaquin Marsh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.36
Main Street VillagePLUMAS3BR,2BA$3.42
Baker BlockPlan B22BR,2BA$3.49
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.02
The CartwrightB12BR,2BA$3.51
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.23
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.40
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 3Studio ,1BA$3.52
Main and Jamboree ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$3.44
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48

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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

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central Irvine, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Joaquin Marsh Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Joaquin Marsh?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Joaquin Marsh is under $2,765.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Joaquin Marsh is eaves South Coast which is listed at $2,185, while the average apartment in San Joaquin Marsh costs $3,542.

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

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 30 regular apartments in San Joaquin Marsh 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 San Joaquin Marsh?

Cheap apartments in San Joaquin Marsh have an average cost of $332 which is $3,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Joaquin Marsh.

Expert Rental Resources

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