Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Town Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 11 Leatherwood Way

$1,080

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Leatherwood Way

IrvineCA92612

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property at 2348 Scholarship

$2,800

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$2,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2348 Scholarship

IrvineCA92612

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$2,934 - $5,035
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3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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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 1 Bed unit found at Rancho San Joaquin Apartment Homes priced from $2,445. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,475. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,445
ToscanaCarraraStudio,1BA$2,475
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,480
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,490
The RoyceA61BR,1BA$2,599
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,600
Villa Coronado Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,620
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$2,645
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Town Center area is the $3.29 price per square foot Verge w Loft Model at Metropolis Apartments in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,752. The second greatest value University Town Center apartment is the 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments starting at $3,795 with a $2.89 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.
Metropolis ApartmentsVerge w Loft2BR,2BA$3.29
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.00
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-2A2BR,2BA$3.44
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.20
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$2.56
San Carlo Villa Apartment HomesPlan A2BR,2BA$3.52
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan Two2BR,1BA$2.80
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.48
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46

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University Town Center, Irvine, CA

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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 $2,475.

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 $2,445 at Rancho San Joaquin 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 $2,645 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 Cross Creek Apartments and starts from $3,665.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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