Cheap Homes for Rent in University Town Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,500 (5 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 Parkwood Apartment Homes priced from $2,540. San Marco Villa Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,545. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,540
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,545
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, CA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Town Center area is the $3.36 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Bordeaux Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,770. The second greatest value University Town Center apartment is the Residence 1 Model at The Carlyle starting at $3,700 with a $2.99 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.
Bordeaux Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2.5BA$3.36
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$2.99
Astoria at Central Park WestSanta Barbara1BR,2BA$3.59
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 52BR,2BA$3.26
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.26
San Carlo Villa Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.41
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 12BR,2BA$3.33
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 201BR,1BA$3.66
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.39
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Town Center, Irvine, CA

Ranked #9

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about University Town Center

What type of rentals are currently available in University Town Center?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $9,485. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Town Center ranging from $1,500 to $19,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Town Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Town Center ranges from $1,500 to $19,995 with an average monthly rent of $5,639.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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