Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwood Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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45 Streamwood

IrvineCA92620

Northwood, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwood area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Axiom Tustin priced from $2,225. Northwood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here are the most affordable Northwood apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$2,225
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$2,425
Cypress Village Apartment HomesUmbria - Plan 11BR,1BA$2,445
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,495
Avella Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwood, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwood 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 Northwood apartment is the Plan S Model at Portola Court Apartment Homes starting at $5,595 with a $4.03 price per square foot in the Woodbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.26
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan S3BR,2.5BA$4.03
Solana Apartment HomesPlan E13BR,2BA$3.31
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Park- Plan F3BR,2BA$3.31
Coventry Court Luxury SeniorAugusta2BR,2BA$3.55
Woodbury Lane apartment homesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.37
Axiom Tustin1 Bed, 1 Bath (696 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$3.35
Portola Place Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.61
Woodbury Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.84
Heritage PointPlan E1BR,1BA$3.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwood, Irvine, CA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northwood Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwood?

The cheapest apartment in Northwood is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Northwood costs $4,165.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwood?

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 Northwood 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 Northwood?

Cheap apartments in Northwood have an average cost of $390 which is $3,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwood.

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