Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (37 Rentals)

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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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University Park, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at Sofi Irvine priced from $2,263. The Residences on Jamboree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,310. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,263
The Residences on JamboreeE1BStudio,1BA$2,310
San Mateo Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,320
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,345
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,370
The AltonS2Studio,1BA$2,387
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,395
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,430
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,450
San Paulo Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, CA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park 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 University Park apartment is the Plan 5 Model at Turtle Rock Vista Apartment Homes starting at $3,795 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Turtle Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.29
Turtle Rock Vista Apartment HomesPlan 53BR,2BA$2.86
Parkwood Apartment HomesPlan Three3BR,2BA$3.25
Main Street VillageANGELES2BR,2BA$3.25
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.10
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2BA$2.91
Stanford Court ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$3.08
Cedar Creek Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,1BA$3.22
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.01
Woodbridge Pines Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Irvine, CA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Irvine. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

28 / 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.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $2,455.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Parkwood Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,345, while the average apartment in University Park costs $4,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 28 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $198 which is $3,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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