Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)
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13382 Savanna, Unit Balcony Room for Rent

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Axiom Tustin

15621 California St
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Walnut, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Walnut Studio Apartments | $2,814 | $1,900 | $4,165 |
Walnut 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,233 | $2,025 | $5,975 |
Walnut 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,042 | $2,695 | $6,990 |
Walnut 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,154 | $3,730 | $8,405 |
Walnut 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,033 | $5,100 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Walnut Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at 112 Pacific Pointe Apartments priced from $1,900. Nogal Feliz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,920. Here are the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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112 Pacific Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Nogal Feliz | Plan Z | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes | Castilian A | 1BR,1BA | $2,010 |
147 Terra at Tustin | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, CA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $2.55 price per square foot Plan E Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,318. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the Tara Model at Coventry Court Luxury Senior starting at $4,288 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tustin Cottages | Plan E | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.55 |
Coventry Court Luxury Senior | Tara | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
Solana Apartment Homes | Plan E1 | 3BR,2BA | $3.15 |
The Murphy Irvine | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
Santa Clara Apartment Homes | Plan E | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
Country Squire Apartments | Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes | Cordova B | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Walnut East | Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
147 Terra at Tustin | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Briarwood Apartments | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
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Getting Around the Walnut Neighborhood in Irvine, CA
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Walnut?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut is Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,010, while the average apartment in Walnut costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut?
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 19 regular apartments in Walnut 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 Walnut?
Cheap apartments in Walnut have an average cost of $268 which is $6,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut.
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