Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Creek Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Oak Creek, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Creek area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Point priced from $2,265. Parkwood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,345. Here are the most affordable Oak Creek apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage PointPlan A1BR,1BA$2,265
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,345
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Creek, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Creek area is the $3.29 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,725. The second greatest value Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.29
Santa Maria Apartment HomesPlan F3BR,2BA$3.25
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.39
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan Three3BR,2BA$3.25
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan K2BR,2BA$3.05
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.46
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.22
Windwood Knoll Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.34
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.29
Northwood Apartment HomesNorthwood Place- Plan A1BR,1BA$3.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Creek, Irvine, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Oak Creek, Irvine, CA

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Getting Around the Oak Creek Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 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 Oak Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Creek is under $2,460.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Creek is Heritage Point which is listed at $2,265, while the average apartment in Oak Creek costs $3,972.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Creek?

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 21 regular apartments in Oak Creek 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 Oak Creek?

Cheap apartments in Oak Creek have an average cost of $147 which is $3,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Creek.

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