Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Canyon Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (6 Rentals)

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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 Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,295. The Park at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,390. Here are the most affordable Shady Canyon apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,295
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,390
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Canyon, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Canyon area is the $4.29 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in the in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Shady Canyon apartment is the Plan E Model at Westview at Irvine Spectrum starting at $2,860 with a $3.74 price per square foot in the Oak Creek 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.
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 2Studio ,1BA$4.29
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan E1BR,1BA$3.74
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.53
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.64
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 3Studio ,1BA$4.30
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.54
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.69
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 2Studio ,1BA$5.31
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio ,1BA$6.33

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 Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,295.

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 Quail Hill Apartment Homes.

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 $3,110 at Pacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum.

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