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

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$2,854 - $5,413
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3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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2233 Martin, Unit 307

2233 Martin
IrvineCA92612
property at 19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

$1,200

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19192 Sierra Isabelle Rd

IrvineCA92603
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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University Town Center, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Town Center area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Siena Apartment Homes priced from $2,410. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,414. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,410
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,414
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,495
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,540
The RoyceS2Studio,1BA$2,595
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,600
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,680
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,695
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Town Center area is the $2.89 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value University Town Center apartment is the Residence 1A Model at The Carlyle starting at $4,127 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the UC Irvine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 1A2BR,2BA$3.23
Volar ApartmentsVolar 1 - Floor Plan 2A2BR,2BA$3.41
Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.47
San Carlo Villa Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.34
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.08
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.56
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.55
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.65

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Town Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Town Center is under $2,705.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

The cheapest apartment in University Town Center is Rancho San Joaquin Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,485, while the average apartment in University Town Center costs $4,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Town Center?

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 26 regular apartments in University Town Center 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 Town Center?

Cheap apartments in University Town Center have an average cost of $544 which is $4,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Town Center.

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