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Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA under $2500

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    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,414+
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    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,310+
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    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,187+
    1 BED $2,423+
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    99 Talisman, Irvine, CA 92620
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    3100 Vision Street, Irvine, CA 92618
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    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    STUDIO $753+
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    100 Santorini, Irvine, CA 92606
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    3100 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 92782
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    1602 Nisson Rd, Tustin, CA 92780
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    1201 Walnut, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $2,215+
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    1101 SYCAMORE AVE, TUSTIN, CA 92780
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    24251 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $1,000
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    1081 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
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    23333 Ridge Route Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $2,405
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    17272 Walnut, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $2,345+
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    15645 Pasadena Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $1,725
    2 BEDS $2,200
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    340 E. 2Nd Street, Tustin, CA 92780
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $2,089
    2 BEDS $2,295
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    25092 Farthing Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $2,244+
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    530 West First Street, Tustin, CA 92780
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    2 BEDS $2,399
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    345 W First Street, Tustin, CA 92780
    STUDIO $2,100
    1 BED $2,235+
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    3400 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    1 BED $2,375
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    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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    1 BED $2,237+
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    780 South Lyon, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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    21486 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $2,434+
  • A living room with a beige couch and a black coffee table.
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    550 Paularino, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,415+
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Getting around in Irvine, CA

17 /100
Car-Dependent
37 /100
Some Transit
56 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 17, Transit Score®: 37, Bike Score®: 56

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Irvine, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Irvine, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Irvine, CA?

The best apartments in Irvine, CA are: Harvard Manor, Astoria at Central Park West, Woodbridge, Heritage Point and Main Street Village.

What type of rental buildings are in Irvine, CA?

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 37% of Irvine’s rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Irvine, CA under $2,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Irvine, CA under $2,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Irvine, CA, where the average rent is $2,644 per month, there are 73 units available for less than $2,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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