
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Canyon Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $2,300 (8 Rentals)
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Shady Canyon, Irvine, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shady Canyon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Shady Canyon Studio Apartments | $2,992 | $2,395 | $3,615 |
Shady Canyon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $2,385 | $5,060 |
Shady Canyon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,066 | $2,795 | $6,770 |
Shady Canyon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,199 | $3,865 | $7,665 |
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Cheapest Available Shady Canyon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Canyon area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkwood Apartment Homes priced from $2,385. Ambrose Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Shady Canyon apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkwood Apartment Homes | Plan One | 1BR,1BA | $2,385 |
Ambrose Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Oak Glen Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Canyon, CA
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Canyon area is the $3.53 price per square foot Plan D Model at Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes in the in the Turtle Rock neighborhood starting from $4,615. The second greatest value Shady Canyon apartment is the Plan Three Model at Parkwood Apartment Homes starting at $3,960 with a $3.22 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Turtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
Parkwood Apartment Homes | Plan Three | 3BR,2BA | $3.22 |
Harvard Cornell Apartment Homes | Cornell - Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $3.37 |
Berkeley-Columbia Court Apartments | Columbia - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Vista Bella Apartment Homes | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Quail Hill Apartment Homes | Quail Meadow - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
Harvard Manor | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
Oak Glen Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
Ambrose Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Canyon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shady Canyon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shady Canyon is under $4,615.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Canyon?
The cheapest apartment in Shady Canyon is Parkwood Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,385, while the average apartment in Shady Canyon costs $4,170.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Canyon?
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 3 regular apartments in Shady Canyon 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 Shady Canyon?
Cheap apartments in Shady Canyon have an average cost of $105 which is $4,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Canyon.
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