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Seaview Plaza

2800 Pacific View DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA Local Guide

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 $2,420. Rancho San Joaquin Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. 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$2,420
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,425
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,440
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,450
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,485

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

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University of California Irvine area is the $3.44 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Bordeaux Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,885. The second greatest value University of California Irvine apartment is the Elements_Metal-3A Model at Elements Apartments* starting at $5,078 with a $3.73 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.
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2.5BA$3.44
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-3A3BR,3BA$3.73
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.07
Fairway at Big Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.58
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 12BR,2BA$3.46
Baywood Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.21
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.54
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.04
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.27

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University Of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,597.

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 $2,420, while the average apartment in University of California Irvine costs $4,622.

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 112 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 $512 which is $4,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University of California Irvine.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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