Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Canyon Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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Shady Canyon, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shady Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at The Park at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,550. Los Olivos at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Shady Canyon apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 101Studio,1BA$2,550
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,600
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Canyon, CA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Canyon area is the $3.69 price per square foot Plan D Model at Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,835. The second greatest value Shady Canyon apartment is the Plan 8 Model at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum starting at $3,825 with a $4.51 price per square foot in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.69
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 81BR,1BA$4.51
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.37
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan BStudio ,1BA$3.93
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.84
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan B1BR,1BA$3.77
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.41
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 100Studio ,1BA$5.26
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100Studio ,1BA$6.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Canyon, Irvine, CA

Ranked #35

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Canyon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shady Canyon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shady Canyon is at The Park at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Canyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Canyon Apartment is $2,600 at Los Olivos at Irvine Spectrum.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shady Canyon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shady Canyon is starting from $3,090 at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes.

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