Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Joaquin Marsh Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (54 Rentals)

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Aurum
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$2,983 - $6,973
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2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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$3,135 - $5,035
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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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Sofi Irvine
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Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Royce
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The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612
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Main Street Village
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Main Street Village

2555 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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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 3 Beds unit found at Parc Derian priced from $2,088. Park West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,325. Here are the most affordable San Joaquin Marsh apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,325
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,375
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,376
Park Mesa VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,415
Harvard Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,450
Sofi IrvinePlan C1BR,1BA$2,464
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan CStudio,1BA$2,465
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,465
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin Marsh, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin Marsh area is the $2.83 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,710. The second greatest value San Joaquin Marsh apartment is the Veteran Unit Model at Parc Derian starting at $2,088 with a $1.72 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Main Street VillageMENDOCINO2BR,2BA$3.13
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan C3BR,2BA$3.34
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$2.98
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$2.95
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2.89
Calypso Apartments and LoftsSt. Barts1BR,1BA$3.28
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.92
Sofi IrvinePlan C1BR,1BA$3.29

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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 $2,485.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Joaquin Marsh is Park West Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in San Joaquin Marsh costs $3,945.

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 58 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 $530 which is $3,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Joaquin Marsh.

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