Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Toro Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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El Toro, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Toro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Toro area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $1,688. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1,688
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,075
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $1.38 price per square foot BR1 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $1,688. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the Residence 6 Luxury Model at Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals starting at $3,987 with a $3.42 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Toro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1.38
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Luxury3BR,2BA$3.42
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.90
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$2.98
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.44
Mirasol Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.36
Woodbury Square Apartment HomesPlan C1BR,1BA$3.36
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.24
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.17
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.20

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El Toro, Irvine, CA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Toro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Toro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Toro is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,075.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Toro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Toro Apartment is $1,688 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Toro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Toro is starting from $2,739 at eaves Lake Forest.

What is the most affordable El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at eaves Lake Forest and starts from $3,465.

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