Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (20 Rentals)

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2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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737-741 Amigos WayNewport Beach, CA 92660
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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 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 Research Park 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
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,442
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,485
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Research Park 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 Research Park 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 Research Park 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 Villas Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.92
Fairway at Big Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.64
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 11BR,1BA$4.10
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.04
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.78
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio ,1BA$4.02

Getting Around the University Research Park Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

32 / 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 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 $2,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Research Park is Park West Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,420, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $4,912.

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 114 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 $586 which is $4,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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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