Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Woodbridge Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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property at 15316 Montpellier Ave

$1,105

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$1,105
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$1,105

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15316 Montpellier Ave

IrvineCA92604

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 160 Echo Run

$2,595

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$2,595
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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160 Echo Run, Unit 71

160 Echo Run
IrvineCA92614
property at 61 Oxford

$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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61 Oxford

IrvineCA92612

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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 $2,275. Park West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,335. Here are the most affordable Woodbridge apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,275
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,335
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,365
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,430
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1AStudio,1BA$2,465
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,480
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,490
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,500
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodbridge, CA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Woodbridge area is the $3.10 price per square foot B1A Model at The Murphy Irvine in the in the Walnut Village neighborhood starting from $3,751. The second greatest value Woodbridge apartment is the Plan K Model at Sonoma Apartment Homes starting at $3,550 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Oak Creek 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.
The Murphy IrvineB1A2BR,2BA$3.10
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan K2BR,2BA$3.07
Northwood PlacePlan C22BR,2BA$2.92
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$2.94
Santa Clara Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.34
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.23
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,1BA$3.13
San Leon Villa Apartment HomesPlan E1BR,1BA$3.05
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2.94
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodbridge?

The cheapest apartment in Woodbridge is Park West Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,335, while the average apartment in Woodbridge costs $4,150.

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 2 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 $166 which is $3,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodbridge.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.