Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Camino Real Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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45 Streamwood

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El Camino Real, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Camino Real Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Camino Real area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Point priced from $2,320. Axiom Tustin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here are the most affordable El Camino Real apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PointPlan E1BR,1BA$2,320
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$2,330
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 31BR,1BA$2,395
Windwood Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,395
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Camino Real, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Camino Real area is the $3.26 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,675. The second greatest value El Camino Real apartment is the Plan F Model at Santa Maria Apartment Homes starting at $4,305 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Camino Real apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.26
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.25
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.41
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan E3BR,2BA$3.21
Deerfield Apartment HomesPlan 73BR,2BA$3.24
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan F3BR,2BA$3.32
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$2.96
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.24
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.29
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$3.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

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Best Local Schools in
El Camino Real, Irvine, CA

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Getting Around the El Camino Real Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Camino Real Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Camino Real?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Camino Real is under $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Camino Real?

The cheapest apartment in El Camino Real is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in El Camino Real costs $4,027.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Camino Real?

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 22 regular apartments in El Camino Real 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 El Camino Real?

Cheap apartments in El Camino Real have an average cost of $199 which is $3,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Camino Real.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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