Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

Prices and availability in Irvine, CA were last updated on 28 May 2026.

The best apartments in Irvine, CA are: Woodbridge, NOVA, The Royce, The Carlyle and Metropolis Apartments.

The average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,282.

The price range for a studio apartment in Irvine, CA is between $753 and $6,924.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA is between $1,350 and $25,173.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA is between $1,275 and $22,419.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA is between $2,441 and $25,173.

In Irvine, 56% of the residents are renting compared to 44% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 38% of Irvine's rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Irvine are about 22 years old, on average. Of these, 67% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 92% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 17% are mid-rises, and 0.5% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Irvine are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 40% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.