Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (41 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Research Park area of Irvine.

property at 2348 Scholarship

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2348 Scholarship

IrvineCA92612

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Enzo
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$2,854 - $4,840
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$2,854 - $4,840
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
Student Housing
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property at 2233 Martin

$3,395

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$3,395
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$3,395

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2233 Martin, Unit 413

2233 Martin
IrvineCA92612
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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Park Newport
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$2,385 - $6,559
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$2,385 - $6,559
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Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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816 Amigos Way, Unit A
$3,250
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$3,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

816 Amigos Way, Unit A

816 Amigos WayNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Westview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

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 Missions at Back Bay priced from $2,257. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,391. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,257
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,391
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,393
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,435
The RoyceS3Studio,1BA$2,499
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,510
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,525
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$2,600
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.39 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $5,079. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes starting at $4,371 with a $3.12 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.
Fairway at Big CanyonPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.39
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.26
816 Amigos Way, Unit A816 Amigos Way2BR,2BA$2.71
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-2C2BR,2BA$3.89
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$2.54
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.77

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 $2,610.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Research Park is Missions at Back Bay which is listed at $2,257, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $5,210.

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 15 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 $342 which is $4,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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