
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (6 Rentals)
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East Irvine, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Irvine?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Irvine Studio Apartments | $3,263 | $2,295 | $4,370 |
East Irvine 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $2,270 | $6,180 |
East Irvine 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,420 | $2,675 | $7,310 |
East Irvine 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,044 | $3,850 | $6,685 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Irvine Neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Irvine Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Irvine area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Point priced from $2,300. Deerfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,360. Here are the most affordable East Irvine apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Place- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Irvine, CA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Irvine area is the $3.73 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Woodbury Place Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,135. The second greatest value East Irvine apartment is the Plan E Model at Centerpointe at Irvine Spectrum starting at $3,450 with a $3.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodbury Place Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.73 |
Centerpointe at Irvine Spectrum | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Deerfield Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Westview at Irvine Spectrum | Plan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Park at Irvine Spectrum | Plan 6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
Esperanza Apartment Homes | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Woodbury Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Northwood Apartment Homes | Northwood Park- Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
Heritage Point | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Avella Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Irvine Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Irvine?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Irvine is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Irvine?
The cheapest apartment in East Irvine is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in East Irvine costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Irvine?
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 28 regular apartments in East Irvine 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 East Irvine?
Cheap apartments in East Irvine have an average cost of $210 which is $3,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Irvine.
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