Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (23 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 Studio unit found at Park Newport priced from $2,275. Newport Bay Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,275
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,330
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,365
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.20 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,905. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes starting at $4,045 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Avenue One 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 43BR,2BA$3.20
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.89
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.09
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21BR,1BA$3.82
Stanford Court ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$3.61
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.12
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.97
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.81

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Research Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Research Park is at Park Newport listed at $2,275.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Research Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Research Park Apartment is $2,295 at Newport Bay Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Research Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Research Park is starting from $2,695 at Park West Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable University Research Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Research Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park West Apartment Homes and starts from $3,595.

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