Irvine

Elevated views in Northwood capture the beauty and open feel this city has to offer.
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Live minutes from world-famous Laguna Beach
There are dirt and paved pathways for cycling on the Shady Canyon Trail.
Eureka! in the University Center features American craft food for Turtle Rock residents.

Irvine, CA Area Guide

Irvine celebrates the beauty and culture of Southern California

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Nestled in the foothills of Orange County just minutes inland from Newport Beach, Irvine embodies the idyllic image of Southern California. As one of the region’s younger cities, Irvine benefits from a clearly planned layout which divides the landscape into distinct villages, each with its own unique look and personality. From the Spanish influence in El Camino Real to the bungalows of Northwood, Irvine offers rental homes and apartments that exude classic Cali cool.

The city is home to over 30,000 students attending the University of California Irvine, one of the larger campuses in the UC system. The vibrant college atmosphere necessitates plenty of dining and retail options dotted around the landscape. Explore Campus Plaza for a plethora of eateries, shops, bars, and markets. The strong academic culture extends into the public education system as well, which boasts a multitude of top-rated schools at every level.

California’s rugged natural beauty is always close at hand, whether you’re exploring the huge nature preserves like Willow Staging Area and Limestone Canyon, enjoying the sunshine in Orange County Great Park, or just taking in the magnificent views of the mountains. And of course, being so close to the coastline, a day at the beach is always a welcome suggestion.

Explore the City

Live minutes from world-famous Laguna Beach

Residents of Irvine enjoy amazing beaches

Bommer Canyon Trail Head offers hiking trails and biking trails through the park.

Shady Canyon is a gated, luxury estates neighborhood in the city of Irvine, California.

The Quail Hill Shopping Center has plenty of dining options fo Shady Canyon residents.

There are dirt and paved pathways for cycling on the Shady Canyon Trail.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Irvine, CA is $2,635 for a studio, $2,940 for one bedroom, $3,542 for two bedrooms, and $4,337 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvine has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,940/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$6,962/month
2,549 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,452/month
1,514 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,336/month
1,572 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Irvine, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

30 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

62 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bonita Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Deerfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Eastshore Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Woodbury Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Stone Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Orchard Hills

Public

Grades K-8

Jeffrey Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Vista Verde K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

Lakeside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Sierra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Woodbridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

Northwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

Arnold O. Beckman High

Public

Grades 9-12

Portola High

Public

Grades 9-12

University High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mason Regional Park
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center
  • UCI Arboretum
  • Santa Ana Zoo
  • Peters Canyon Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.