Brandman University

Irvine, CA

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Brandman University was founded in 1958 by Chapman University to deliver high-quality education to the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station. Now a separate university, Brandman has expanded its program to include adult learners while remaining military-friendly. Brandman imparts the knowledge and skills that help students achieve their full potential and educational goals with the option to take online programs as well as blended classes for greater accessibility and flexibility. Situated in southern California, Brandman is convenient to plenty of apartments, houses, and condos available for rent near campus in Irvine. Commuting and traveling from Brandman is simple with access to the 405 and Laguna Freeway. The attractions in Irvine are many and varied, with plenty of shopping to do and museums, parks, and wildlife to experience. Laguna Beach is just a 15-minute drive from Brandman’s campus. Major destinations less than a three-hour drive from Brandman include Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and San Bernardino National Forest.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Irvine, CA is $2,609 for a studio, $2,929 for one bedroom, $3,549 for two bedrooms, and $4,325 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvine has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,609/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 784 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,929/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,097 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,549/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,309 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,325/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Schools

Orchard Hills

Public

Grades K-8

1,373 Students

Woodbury Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

1,095 Students

Portola Springs Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

948 Students

Hicks Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

830 Students

Loma Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

766 Students

Orchard Hills

Public

Grades K-8

1,373 Students

Sierra Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,282 Students

Beacon Park K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

1,065 Students

Jeffrey Trail Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,049 Students

Rancho San Joaquin Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

860 Students

Arnold O. Beckman High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,776 Students

Portola High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,693 Students

Northwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,244 Students

Woodbridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,232 Students

University High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,307 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Turtle Rock Nature Center
  • Mason Regional Park
  • UCI Arboretum
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.