Average Rent in Irvine, CA
8 apartment buildings, 216 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,513/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,398/mo
Toscana Apartments
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
216
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 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 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Toscana Apartments
35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Woodbridge Apartments
50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
Kelvin Court Apartments
2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
The Alton Apartments
2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, USA
Fusion Apartments
17321 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Aurum
2055 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Stay World Class | Luxury Apartments
17752 Sky Park Cir STE 270, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toscana Apartments 35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA | $2,398 | $2,916 | $3.21 | 4.4 (405) | 32 |
| 2 | Woodbridge Apartments 50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604, USA | $2,438 | $3,001 | $3.59 | 4.8 (333) | 89 |
| 3 | Kelvin Court Apartments 2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA | $2,565 | $2,872 | $3.84 | 4.6 (118) | 10 |
| 4 | The Alton Apartments 2501 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, USA | $2,607 | $2,946 | $3.98 | 4.6 (167) | 21 |
| 5 | Fusion Apartments 17321 Murphy Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, USA | $2,712 | $2,995 | $4.05 | 4.3 (213) | 15 |
| 6 | Aurum 2055 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614, USA | $3,307 | $4,350 | $4.87 | 4.5 (23) | 10 |
| 7 | Stay World Class | Luxury Apartments 17752 Sky Park Cir STE 270, Irvine, CA 92614, USA | $3,600 | $5,666 | $6.25 | 5 (62) | 38 |
Explore Each Property
Toscana Apartments
4.4 (405)35 Via Lucca, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Woodbridge Apartments
4.8 (333)50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604, USA
Kelvin Court Apartments
4.6 (118)2552 Kelvin Ave, Irvine, CA 92614, 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
Aurum
4.5 (23)2055 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614, USA
Irvine, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,513 per month, based on 216 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,398 at Toscana Apartments to $4,005 at Avalon Irvine.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,977/mo | $2,398/mo | 84 |
| 1 Bed | $3,544/mo | $2,438/mo | 87 |
| 2 Bed | $4,292/mo | $3,034/mo | 41 |
| 3 Bed | $6,100/mo | $4,800/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Irvine, CA apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $5.3M in rental revenue per month ($64M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Toscana Apartments | $1.3M/mo | 94% | 498 |
| 2.The Alton Apartments | $1.2M/mo | 95% | 402 |
| 3.Stay World Class | Luxury Apartments | $1.1M/mo | 83% | 228 |
| 4.Fusion Apartments | $728K/mo | 94% | 268 |
| 5.Aurum | $618K/mo | 94% | 178 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Irvine, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Irvine, CA averages $3,544/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,292/mo. At the local median household income of $129,647, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 21% 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
$141,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,513/mo.
Comfortable income
$169,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,398/mo), you need to earn at least $96,000/year.
Median household income in Irvine, CA is $129,647 , about 23% 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) | $3,513 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,857/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.
Compare
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 | $2,974 | -15% | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,796 | -20% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,166 | -10% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,360 | -33% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,528 | -28% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,363 | -33% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Irvine, CA?
The average rent in Irvine, CA is $3,513 per month, based on 216 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Irvine, CA?
The lowest available rent in Irvine, CA starts at $2,398 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Irvine, CA average $3,544/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,438/mo across 87 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Irvine, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Irvine, CA average $4,292/mo. Units start from $3,034/mo across 41 units currently listed.
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