Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of California Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available University of California Irvine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University of California Irvine area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Newport Bay Terrace priced from $2,295. Ambrose Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable University of California Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,295
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,400
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,450
The RoyceS3.1Studio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University of California Irvine, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the University of California Irvine area is the $3.20 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,905. The second greatest value University of California Irvine apartment is the Plan 5 Model at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes starting at $3,795 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University of California Irvine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.20
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 53BR,2BA$2.86
Main Street VillageINYO2BR,2BA$3.18
Stanford Court ApartmentsPlan B2BR,1BA$3.26
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesHarvard - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.65
Turtle Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$4.03
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.86
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio ,1BA$3.75
The RoyceS3Studio ,1BA$4.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Ranked #19

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University of California Irvine Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of California Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University of California Irvine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University of California Irvine is at Ambrose Apartment Homes listed at $2,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University of California Irvine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University of California Irvine Apartment is $2,295 at Newport Bay Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University of California Irvine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University of California Irvine is starting from $2,895 at Stanford Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable University of California Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University of California Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes and starts from $3,795.

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