Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Avalon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

14382 Red Hill AveTustin, CA 92780
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Nogal Feliz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nogal Feliz

17272 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Villa de Hacienda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa de Hacienda

1260-1280 Walnut AveTustin, CA 92780
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Walnut, Irvine, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut area of Irvine, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes priced from $1,985. 112 Pacific Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable Walnut apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCastilian A1BR,1BA$1,985
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,075
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut area is the $2.57 price per square foot Plan A Model at Tustin Cottages in the in the Lemon Heights neighborhood starting from $4,073. The second greatest value Walnut apartment is the Call for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/... Model at Country Squire Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Lemon Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tustin CottagesPlan A3BR,2.5BA$2.57
Country Squire ApartmentsCall for Specials! Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom w/...2BR,2BA$2.74
Solana Apartment HomesPlan K1BR,1BA$3.02
Rancho Tierra Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.00
Briarwood ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$3.06
143 Pacific Pointe South Apartments1 Bedroom / 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.77
147 Terra at Tustin1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Ulta1BR,1BA$2.97
Walnut EastPlan A1BR,1BA$3.01
Castilian and Cordova Apartment HomesCordova A1BR,1BA$3.17
112 Pacific Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - Tiled Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut, Irvine, CA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut, Irvine, and the greater Irvine area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Walnut Neighborhood in Irvine, CA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut is at Axiom Tustin listed at $2,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Apartment is $1,985 at Castilian and Cordova Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Walnut Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut is starting from $2,575 at 147 Terra at Tustin.

What is the most affordable Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at San Leon Villa Apartment Homes and starts from $3,730.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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