Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $2,500 (9 Rentals)

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

property at 2348 Scholarship

$2,675

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$2,675

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$2,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2348 Scholarship

IrvineCA92612

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property at 2233 Martin

$3,395

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$3,395

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$3,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2233 Martin, Unit 413

2233 Martin
IrvineCA92612

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 $2,325. Park Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,372. 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$2,325
Park NewportWedgeStudio,1BA$2,372
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.27 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Fairway at Big Canyon in the in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood starting from $4,899. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the Plan 4 Model at Bordeaux Apartment Homes starting at $4,945 with a $3.48 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$3.27
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2.5BA$3.48
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.10
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-2C2BR,2BA$3.78
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$2.61
Missions at Back Bay2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Newport North Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.72

Frequently Asked Questions about University Research Park

What type of rentals are currently available in University Research Park?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,202 to $11,945. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Research Park ranging from $2,500 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Research Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Research Park ranges from $2,500 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,500.

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