Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (32 Rentals)

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$2,854 - $5,413
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3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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18771 Paseo Picasso

IrvineCA92603

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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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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 Studio unit found at Toscana priced from $2,464. Park Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,527. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,464
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,527
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,563
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
The RoyceS3.1Studio,1BA$2,625
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,635
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,785
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2,860
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 41BR,1BA$2,890
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan B1BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.29 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,937. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 23NBS Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $4,160 with a $2.78 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.
Fairway at Big CanyonPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.29
Axis 2300 Apartments23NBS2BR,3BA$2.78
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2.5BA$3.56
Turtle Ridge Apartment HomesPlan 82BR,2BA$3.57
The CarlyleResidence 1A2BR,2BA$3.17
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$3.60
Newport North Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.60
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 101BR,1BA$3.67
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46

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 $2,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Research Park is Toscana which is listed at $2,556, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $3,685.

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 9 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 $514 which is $3,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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