University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA

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University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

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An exceptional research institution in the Orange County foothills

Public Urban Airport Public Ivy UC Irvine UCI

Having only been in existence since 1965, UC Irvine has rapidly built a solid reputation for academic excellence and cutting-edge research, even being named a “Public Ivy” institution in 2001. As one of the most selective universities in the state, the scholarly climate is exceptional, although the rigorous coursework is balanced out by a fun campus atmosphere. Huge annual events like the world record attempts at the beginning of the school year, the Shocktoberfest concert, and the Soulstice talent show drive a lively campus culture; other popular events like midterm/finals week puppy days and UCI Symphony Orchestra performances ensure that there’s always something fun to check out around the UC Irvine community.

The region’s famous beaches and mountains are only a few minutes away by car, and lush green spaces like Mason Park provide tranquil settings for quiet downtime. The campus is fairly spread out, so you’ll want to consider where you’ll be spending most of your time when you select an apartment: The neighborhoods on the west end are closest to the University Research Park and the Department of Chemistry, while the east side will put you closer to the School of Law and the administration and classroom buildings surrounding Aldrich Park.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Irvine, CA is $2,728 for a studio, $2,998 for one bedroom, $3,694 for two bedrooms, and $4,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Irvine has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 633 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,728/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,998/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,101 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,694/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,388 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,945/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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
  • UCI Arboretum
  • Turtle Rock Nature Center
  • Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
  • Buck Gully

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.