Average Rent in Irvine, CA
13 apartment buildings, 522 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,257/mo
Cheapest
$1,500/mo
Properties
13
Units
522
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Irvine, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Irvine, CA Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lyon Living
4901 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Toscana Apartments
35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
The Alton Apartments
2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
Fusion Apartments
17321 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Broadstone Atlas
2590 Red Hill Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Broadstone Archive
1901 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Newport Bay Terrace
1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyon Living 4901 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA | $1,500 | $1,500 | -- | 2.4 (70) | 1 |
| 2 | Toscana Apartments 35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA | $2,356 | $2,784 | $3.37 | 4.4 (405) | 31 |
| 3 | The Alton Apartments 2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, USA | $2,507 | $2,983 | $3.80 | 4.6 (167) | 17 |
| 4 | Fusion Apartments 17321 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA | $2,511 | $2,858 | $3.83 | 4.3 (213) | 17 |
| 5 | Broadstone Atlas 2590 Red Hill Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,528 | $3,201 | $3.75 | 4.2 (210) | 33 |
| 6 | Broadstone Archive 1901 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA | $2,577 | $3,336 | $3.65 | 4.3 (230) | 16 |
| 7 | Newport Bay Terrace 1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA | $2,595 | $2,845 | $3.35 | 4.1 (23) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Lyon Living
2.4 (70)4901 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Toscana Apartments
4.4 (405)35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
The Alton Apartments
4.6 (167)2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
Fusion Apartments
4.3 (213)17321 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Broadstone Atlas
4.2 (210)2590 Red Hill Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Broadstone Archive
4.3 (230)1901 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA
Irvine, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,257 per month, based on 522 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,500 at Lyon Living to $2,748 at The Row at Red Hill.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,743/mo | $1,500/mo | 44 |
| 1 Bed | $3,102/mo | $2,595/mo | 373 |
| 2 Bed | $3,992/mo | $3,095/mo | 102 |
| 3 Bed | $5,119/mo | $5,088/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Irvine, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Irvine, CA averages $3,102/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,992/mo. At the local median household income of $129,647, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Irvine, CA at $2,893/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Irvine, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Orange County
Demand in the Orange County rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Allergan
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Taco Bell (Yum!)
- Broadcom
- University of California Irvine
Mean one-way commute in Irvine, CA is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Irvine, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,257/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,500/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Irvine, CA is $129,647 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Irvine, CA
Overall prices in Irvine, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Irvine, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,257 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,601/mo |
Population
308,160
Median household income
$129,647
Census median rent
$2,893/mo
Rent as % of income
31.0%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Irvine, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Irvine, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -12% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -1% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -30% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -22% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -16% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +3% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?
The average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,257 per month, based on 522 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Irvine, CA?
The lowest available rent in Irvine, CA starts at $1,500 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Irvine, CA average $3,102/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,595/mo across 373 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Irvine, CA average $3,992/mo. Units start from $3,095/mo across 102 units currently listed.
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