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Cheapest Available University Research Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Research Park area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Newport Bay Terrace priced from $2,295. Missions at Back Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,299. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,299
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,320
Harvard Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,455
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.21 price per square foot Residence 4A Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $5,074. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $3,710 with a $2.83 price per square foot in the UC Irvine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Research Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 4A3BR,2BA$3.21
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.83
Volar ApartmentsVolar 1 - Floor Plan 2B2BR,2BA$3.46
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.00
Fairway at Big CanyonPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.56
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.31
Newport Bay Terrace2 Beds / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$3.15
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.30
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.92
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Research Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Research Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Research Park is under $2,597.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Research Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Research Park is Newport Bay Terrace which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $4,915.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Research Park?

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 80 regular apartments in University Research Park 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 Research Park?

Cheap apartments in University Research Park have an average cost of $503 which is $4,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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