Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)

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Sofi Irvine
from $2,360Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Enzo
from $2,769Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31, 2025

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18831 Von Karman AveIrvine, CA 92612
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Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Joaquin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Joaquin area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at San Mateo Apartment Homes priced from $2,260. Calypso Apartments and Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,356. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,260
Calypso Apartments and LoftsAntiguaStudio,1BA$2,356
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,360
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,370
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,430
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,445
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,465
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,480
Avalon IrvineA21BR,1BA$2,485
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Joaquin, CA

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Joaquin area is the $3.21 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,920. The second greatest value Rancho San Joaquin apartment is the Plan Three Model at Parkwood Apartment Homes starting at $3,995 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Joaquin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.21
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan Three3BR,2BA$3.25
Cross Creek ApartmentsPlan 23BR,2BA$3.32
Kelvin CourtB12BR,2BA$3.22
Santa Rosa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.29
San Remo Villa Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2.90
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.11
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.08
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.35
San Marino Villa Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho San Joaquin, Irvine, CA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

5.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Irvine, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Rancho San Joaquin Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Joaquin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho San Joaquin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho San Joaquin is at San Mateo Apartment Homes listed at $2,260.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Joaquin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Joaquin Apartment is $2,430 at Parkwood Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho San Joaquin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho San Joaquin is starting from $2,595 at Park West Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Rancho San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho San Joaquin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park West Apartment Homes and starts from $3,695.

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