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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 The Village at Irvine Spectrum priced from $2,400. The Park at Irvine Spectrum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here are the most affordable Shady Canyon apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 3Studio,1BA$2,400
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio,1BA$2,495
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Canyon, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Canyon area is the $3.51 price per square foot Plan D Model at Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Shady Canyon apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes starting at $3,060 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock 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$3.51
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$2.98
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 51BR,1BA$4.40
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan E1BR,1BA$3.59
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.59
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Ridge - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.63
The Village at Irvine SpectrumMirador - Plan 101Studio ,1BA$4.56
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumSoggiorno - Plan A1BR,1BA$4.29
Pacifica Place at Irvine SpectrumPlan 2Studio ,1BA$5.80
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 100 - BRAND NEWStudio ,1BA$6.38

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 Village at Irvine Spectrum listed at $2,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shady Canyon Apartment is $2,525 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 $3,000 at Quail Hill Apartment Homes.

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