Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Town Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (26 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Park West Apartment Homes priced from $2,340. Parkwood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,340
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,345
ToscanaSiennaStudio,1BA$2,421
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,440
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,485
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,490
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,500
Harvard Manor1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Town Center area is the $3.23 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value University Town Center apartment is the Plan 6 Model at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes starting at $4,095 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock 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.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.23
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 62BR,1.5BA$2.96
Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.20
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.36
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.09
San Carlo Villa Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.30
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.22
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.94
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.13
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Town Center, Irvine, CA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Town Center Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Town Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Town Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Town Center is at Toscana listed at $2,424.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Town Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Town Center Apartment is $2,340 at Park West Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Town Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Town Center is starting from $2,760 at Park West Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable University Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Town Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park West Apartment Homes and starts from $3,560.

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