Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University of California Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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2800 Pacific View DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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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 Park West Apartment Homes priced from $2,325. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,356. Here are the most affordable University of California Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,325
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,356
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,465
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,515
Harvard Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,520

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

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the University of California Irvine area is the $3.36 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,158. The second greatest value University of California Irvine apartment is the Volar 1 - Floor Plan 3A Model at Volar Apartments starting at $5,210 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the UC Irvine 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$3.36
Volar ApartmentsVolar 1 - Floor Plan 3A3BR,2BA$3.56
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2.5BA$3.66
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan Three3BR,2BA$3.16
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$2.59
Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.49
Turtle Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,2BA$3.59
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.33
Villa Coronado Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.62

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University of California Irvine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University of California Irvine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University of California Irvine is under $2,705.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University of California Irvine?

The cheapest apartment in University of California Irvine is Park West Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in University of California Irvine costs $5,158.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University of California Irvine?

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 28 regular apartments in University of California Irvine 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 University of California Irvine?

Cheap apartments in University of California Irvine have an average cost of $468 which is $4,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of California Irvine.

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