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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA

163 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Irvine, CA. 163 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with couches and colorful pillows
    Today

    2239 W 5TH STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92703
    2 BEDS $2,035
    3 BEDS $2,127
    4 BEDS $1,031+

Apartments Under $1,400

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a bedroom with a bed and a view of a city at night
    Today

    123 Korriban Ln., Irvine, CA 92602
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $2,250
    3 BEDS $2,000

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,660

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $1,900+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • the symbol logo
    Today

    27068 La Paz Rd #452, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    2 BEDS $1,934
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Today

    17272 Walnut, Tustin, CA 92780
    STUDIO $1,970
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,680+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a white house with trees in the background
    Today

    18852 East Center Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
    1 BED $2,012
  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    Today

    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $2,056+
    2 BEDS $2,720+
  • a living room with furniture and a table
    Today

    25092 Farthing Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $2,121+
    2 BEDS $3,019+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,126+
    1 BED $2,552+
    2 BEDS $3,067+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,215+
    2 BEDS $2,740+
  • the swimming pool at the preserve at ballantyne commons apartments
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    655 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
    3 BEDS $3,770+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,360+
    2 BEDS $2,725+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,402+
    2 BEDS $3,037+
    3 BEDS $4,086+
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  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    Today

    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,436+
    2 BEDS $3,270+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    Today

    17091 Kenyon Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
    2 BEDS $2,448+
    3 BEDS $3,010+

  • More Rentals Near Irvine, CA

  • a living room with a gray couch and two gray chairs at Harvard Manor, Irvine, CA
    Today

    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    1 BED $2,450+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $2,695+
    2 BEDS $3,495+
  • a living room with two leather chairs and a view of a golf simulator
    Today

    4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    STUDIO $2,749+
    1 BED $2,838+
    2 BEDS $3,944+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a book shelf
    Today

    3100 Vision Street, Irvine, CA 92618
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  • the building where the motel is located
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    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
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  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    Today

    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
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    1722 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
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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 $1,500 and $17,267.

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

There are 82 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Irvine, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

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

The average Irvine, CA cheap apartment size is 800 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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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

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 163 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 $3,296 per month so any rental south of $2,637 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Irvine, CA rents go as low as $1,031/mo.

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