Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Research Park Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Cheapest Available University Research Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Research Park area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Missions at Back Bay priced from $2,201. Toscana has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable University Research Park apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,201
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$2,250
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,390
Ambrose Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,395
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Research Park, CA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Research Park area is the $3.20 price per square foot Residence 4 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,905. The second greatest value University Research Park apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fairway at Big Canyon starting at $4,729 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Spyglass Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Research Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 43BR,2BA$3.20
Fairway at Big Canyon2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.15
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.85
Harvard Cornell Apartment HomesCornell - Plan D3BR,2BA$3.40
Berkeley-Columbia Court ApartmentsColumbia - Plan C2BR,2BA$2.95
Dartmouth Court ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$2.94
Rancho San Joaquin Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.23
Park West Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.01
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33

Getting Around the University Research Park Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 University Research Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Research Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Research Park is at Toscana listed at $2,384.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Research Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Research Park Apartment is $2,201 at Missions at Back Bay.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Research Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Research Park is starting from $2,690 at Park West Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable University Research Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Research Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park West Apartment Homes and starts from $3,570.

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