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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

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Apartments Under $100

  • A concrete pathway leads to a building with a glass door and windows.
    Today

    2221 Lenita Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    STUDIO $25
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $2,600

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    77
    Today

    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    STUDIO $753+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • A bedroom with a bed, dresser and bookshelf.
    1 day ago

    24251 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $1,000

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove top oven.
    6
    Today

    1602 North Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $1,735

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with chairs
    21
    Today

    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    65
    Today

    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,850+
  • A building with the number 1904 on it.
    6
    Today

    1904-1916 E. Wilson, Orange, CA 92867
    1 BED $1,875

Apartments Under $2,000

  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    34
    Today

    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $3,022+
    3 BEDS $3,800
  • A living room with a couch, coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
    20
    Today

    2414 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    STUDIO $1,999+
    1 BED $2,219+
    2 BEDS $2,849+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    28
    Today

    807-811 W. 15Th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,025
  • A large building with a pool in the middle of it.
    15
    1 day ago

    2015 N. Bush St. 202, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,050
    2 BEDS $2,200+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    69
    1 day ago

    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $2,099+
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    16
    Today

    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,187+
    1 BED $2,423+
    2 BEDS $3,152+
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    34
    Today

    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,230+
    2 BEDS $2,765+
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  • More Rentals Near Irvine, CA

  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    134
    Today

    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,237+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    42
    Today

    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    70
    Today

    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,310+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
    3 BEDS $3,530+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    53
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,414+
    2 BEDS $2,940+
    3 BEDS $3,785+
  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    27
    Today

    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,500+
    2 BEDS $3,266+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    19
    Today

    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,608+
    1 BED $2,774+
    2 BEDS $3,828+
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  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
    44
    Today

    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $2,900+
  • the building where the motel is located
    59
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    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with orange chairs and a couch
    68
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    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a white building with a tree in front of it
    16
    1 day ago

    630 East Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    17
    Today

    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    4 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Irvine, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $753 and $14,065.

How many cheap rentals are available in Irvine, CA on RentCafe?

There are 64 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Irvine, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Irvine, CA?

The average Irvine, CA cheap apartment size is 556 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Irvine, CA?

Cheap apartments in Irvine, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Irvine, CA?

A cheap apartment in Irvine, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Irvine, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Irvine, CA has never been easier. We feature 148 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Irvine, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Irvine, CA? The average apartment rent in Irvine is $3,236 per month so any rental south of $2,589 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Irvine, CA rents go as low as $753/mo.

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