Irvine

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Irvine, CA

Area Guide

Irvine celebrates the beauty and culture of Southern California

Adventures Beach Upscale Diverse Hiking Outdoors Ocean

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

Surf the waves

Find your spot beneath the palm trees

Residents of Irvine enjoy amazing beaches

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Irvine, CA is $2,748 for a studio, $2,998 for one bedroom, $3,694 for two bedrooms, and $4,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvine has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,998/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$7,478/month
2,543 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,690/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,792/month
1,695 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Irvine, CA

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

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

30

Some Transit

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

62

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Hicks Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

865 Students

Orchard Hills

Public

Grades K-8

1,373 Students

Beacon Park

Public

Grades K-8

1,035 Students

Stonegate Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

1,011 Students

Portola Springs Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

887 Students

South Lake Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

601 Students

Orchard Hills

Public

Grades K-8

1,373 Students

Sierra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,126 Students

Jeffrey Trail Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,077 Students

Beacon Park

Public

Grades K-8

1,035 Students

Arnold O. Beckman High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,798 Students

Portola High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,293 Students

Northwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,251 Students

University High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,164 Students

Woodbridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,218 Students

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 September 2025.