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East Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Irvine Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Deerfield Apartment Homes in the Oak Creek neighborhood priced from $2,280. Heritage Point in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 1Studio,1BA$2,280
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,300
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,380
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$2,430
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,474
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,480
Esperanza Apartment HomesPlan E1BR,1BA$2,495
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,500
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA and Nearby

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.35 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan D Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $4,115 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Irvine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.35
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.26
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan L2BR,2BA$2.98
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.39
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.26
Woodbury Lane apartment homesPlan 31BR,1BA$3.44
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.31
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.18
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.39
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Irvine Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Irvine?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Irvine is at Deerfield Apartment Homes listed at $2,280.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Irvine Apartment is $2,300 at Heritage Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Irvine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Irvine is starting from $2,585 at Heritage Point.

What is the most affordable East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Irvine Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northwood Apartment Homes and starts from $3,850.

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