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Woodbridge, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Woodbridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Woodbridge area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at San Mateo Apartment Homes priced from $2,225. Quail Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable Woodbridge apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,225
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,375
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,385
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,395
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,425
Woodbridge Villas Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,430
Northwood PlacePlan A1BR,1BA$2,435
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,439
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,485
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodbridge, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodbridge area is the $3.20 price per square foot Plan B - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Woodbridge apartment is the Plan C Model at San Leon Villa Apartment Homes starting at $3,455 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Walnut Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodbridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan B - townhome2BR,2.5BA$3.20
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan C3BR,2BA$3.28
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,1BA$2.86
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2.90
Heritage PointPlan F2BR,1BA$3.08
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.14
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.29
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.00
Calypso Apartments and LoftsCuracao1BR,1BA$3.25
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.20

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Woodbridge, Irvine, and the greater Irvine area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodbridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodbridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodbridge is under $2,490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodbridge?

The cheapest apartment in Woodbridge is Quail Hill Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,375, while the average apartment in Woodbridge costs $3,777.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodbridge?

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 23 regular apartments in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge?

Cheap apartments in Woodbridge have an average cost of $338 which is $3,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodbridge.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.