Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,375 (7 Rentals)

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property at 18771 Paseo Picasso
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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18771 Paseo Picasso

IrvineCA92603

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property at 167 Greenfield
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200

Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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167 Greenfield

IrvineCA92614

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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Sofi Irvine priced from $2,399. San Mateo Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,435. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,399
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,435
The Residences on JamboreeE1BStudio,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, CA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $3.42 price per square foot PLUMAS Model at Main Street Village in the in the Westpark neighborhood starting from $4,875. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the Plan C Model at Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes starting at $4,095 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Main Street VillagePLUMAS3BR,2BA$3.42
Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.28
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan L2BR,2BA$3.39
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.02
The CartwrightB12BR,2BA$3.51
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.23
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.40
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.34
Main and Jamboree ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$3.44
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Park

What type of rentals are currently available in University Park?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in University Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,435 to $11,893. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Park ranging from $1,375 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Park ranges from $1,375 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,300.

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