Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (38 Rentals)

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

Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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The Carlyle
$3,709 - $4,457
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The Carlyle

18880 DouglasIrvine, CA 92612
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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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$2,456 - $5,242
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Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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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 $2,313. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,356. 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$2,313
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,356
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,400
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,425
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,456
The RoyceS3Studio,1BA$2,495
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,550
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,575
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,595
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A1BR,1BA$2,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.32 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,979. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the Plan 4 Model at Bordeaux Apartment Homes starting at $5,245 with a $3.69 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock 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$3.32
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2.5BA$3.69
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.00
Volar ApartmentsVolar 1 - Floor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$3.54
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.02
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan B1BR,1BA$3.83
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.78

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 $2,615.

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 $2,313, while the average apartment in University Research Park costs $5,235.

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 21 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 $389 which is $4,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Research Park.

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