Student Housing in Irvine
Irvine offers the perfect college-town backdrop for students seeking an energetic, welcoming community. With four major universities and Irvine Valley College nearby, the area thrives with student culture and academic vitality. You'll find yourself surrounded by peers, creating a vibrant social ecosystem that extends far beyond campus. The city boasts over 52 student housing options strategically positioned near universities, making your commute seamless and stress-free. Whether you prefer on-campus living or off-campus apartments, choices abound to fit your lifestyle and budget. The walkable neighborhoods around campus are filled with student-friendly dining spots, trendy cafes, and late-night study havens perfect for group projects. Irvine's efficient public transportation system and bike-friendly infrastructure mean you're never stranded without a car. Easy access to shopping centers, entertainment venues, and parks keeps weekends exciting and social life thriving. The housing landscape here understands student needs—affordable rentals, furnished apartments, and community-focused developments dominate the market. Living in Irvine means joining a diverse, ambitious student community where academic goals align with an exceptional quality of life, creating memories that extend well beyond your college years.
Housing Overview
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Properties
- 24 listed
- Total Beds
- 0
What to Know About Irvine
Key highlights for students considering Irvine
52 student housing options available near campus
Home to UC Irvine and 4 other nearby universities
Diverse dining scene with international cuisine options
Convenient public transit with OCTA bus system coverage
Planned community with modern amenities and safe neighborhoods
Moderate cost of living compared to other Southern California areas
Student Life in Irvine
# Student Life in Irvine, California Irvine is an excellent choice for students seeking a vibrant, well-planned community with abundant educational opportunities. With four universities—UC Irvine, Concordia University-Irvine, Westcliff University, and Stanbridge University—plus Irvine Valley College, the city thrives as an academic hub with 52 student housing options catering to various budgets and preferences. The city's planned neighborhoods create a safe, walkable environment perfect for students. Areas near UC Irvine's campus offer convenient access to campus facilities, while other districts provide quieter study-friendly atmospheres with modern amenities. Employment opportunities abound in Orange County's diverse job market. Students find part-time work in retail, food service, tech startups, and corporate offices throughout Irvine, with many employers offering flexible schedules around class times. The social scene is dynamic, featuring popular venues like The Spectrum shopping center, numerous cafés, and parks ideal for outdoor activities. Movie theaters, restaurants, and entertainment venues keep weekends exciting and affordable for budget-conscious students. While Irvine's cost of living runs higher than some college towns due to its affluent, master-planned status, it remains competitive for Southern California. Housing and dining expenses are offset by the city's safety, cleanliness, and exceptional infrastructure. Irvine celebrates diverse cultural events throughout the year, including the Irvine Global Village Festival and seasonal community gatherings that reflect the city's multicultural population. This blend of academic excellence, safety, opportunity, and culture makes Irvine an ideal student destination.
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Student Housing in Irvine
Skyloft Apartments
Skyloft Apartments is a 389-unit apartment community located at 2700 Main St in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.6 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 2019, the property offers amenities including 24-hour fitness facilities, a dog park, business center, clubhouse, and various in-unit features such as air conditioning, dishwashers, and balcony patios.
Vista del Campo
Vista del Campo is a 777-unit student housing community located at 62600 Arroyo Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 3.4 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 2009, the property offers fully furnished units with full kitchens, in-unit washer/dryer, and high-speed internet. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, basketball court, game room, controlled access, and various common areas.
Woodbridge Villas Apartment Homes
Woodbridge Villas Apartment Homes is a 258-unit apartment community located at 10 Thunder Run 30 # in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.7 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 1982, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, fitness center, pool, hot tub, basketball court, community lounge, high-speed internet, bike storage, and pet-friendly units. The community features both individual unit amenities such as balcony patios and in-unit microwaves and refrigerators, and is designated as smoke-free.
Parkwood Apartment Homes
Parkwood Apartment Homes is a 296-unit apartment community located at 17560 Rosa Drew Ln in Irvine, CA, approximately 3.1 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 1973, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, a fitness center, pool, hot tub, clubhouse, high-speed internet, and pet-friendly accommodations. The community features on-site laundry facilities, bike storage, a jogging trail, BBQ grill, and a playground.
Villa Coronado Apartment Homes
Villa Coronado Apartment Homes is located at 100 Ambazar in Irvine, CA, approximately 1.0 mile from Westcliff University. The community offers a range of amenities including air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, laundry facilities, washer dryer hookups, and wheelchair accessibility. Units feature standard kitchen appliances and storage options.
Estancia Apartment Homes
Estancia Apartment Homes is a 388-unit apartment community located in Irvine, CA, approximately 5.1 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 2001, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, hot tub, gated community access, and pet-friendly policies. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, and in-unit appliances including microwaves and refrigerators.
Woodbury Court Apartment Homes
Woodbury Court Apartment Homes is a 496-unit apartment community built in 2009, located at 1000 Payton in Irvine, CA, approximately 5.9 miles from Westcliff University. The community offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, hot tub, clubhouse, business center, high-speed internet, air conditioning, and balcony patios. The property is pet-friendly and smoke-free, with units featuring microwaves and refrigerators.
Woodbury Lane Apartment Homes
Woodbury Lane Apartment Homes is a 390-unit apartment community located at 100 Simplicity in Irvine, CA, approximately 5.9 miles from Westcliff University. Built in 2005, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, balcony patios, high-speed internet, a business center, and is pet friendly. Each unit includes a microwave and refrigerator.
Vista del Campo Norte
Vista del Campo Norte is a student housing property located at 28700 Arroyo Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 3.0 miles from Westcliff University. The community offers residential accommodations designed for students seeking housing in the Irvine area.
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is a student housing property located at 10000 Cir Adobe Rd in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.7 miles from Westcliff University. The community offers furnished apartments designed for student residents seeking off-campus housing in the Irvine area.
Middle Earth Towers
Middle Earth Towers is a student housing property located at 557 E Peltason Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.8 miles from Westcliff University. The property offers residential accommodations designed for students seeking housing near campus.
Plaza Verde
Plaza Verde is a student housing community located at 15000 Arroyo Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.9 miles from Westcliff University. The property offers residential accommodations designed for students seeking housing in the Irvine area.
Vista del Campo Norte
Vista del Campo Norte is a student housing community located at 28700 Arroyo Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.9 miles from Westcliff University. The property offers residential accommodations designed for students attending nearby institutions.
UCI Campus Village
UCI Campus Village is a student housing property located at 1063 W Peltason Dr in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.8 miles from Westcliff University. The community offers residential accommodations designed for students seeking housing near the Irvine area.
Kapi Residences
Kapi Residences is a student housing property located at 4199 Campus Dr # 550 in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.5 miles from Westcliff University. The residence provides housing options for students in the Irvine area.
Mesa Court Housing
Mesa Court Housing is a student housing property located at 4053 Mesa Rd in Irvine, CA, approximately 2.3 miles from Westcliff University. The residence offers housing options designed for students attending the university.
Skyloft Apartments
Skyloft Apartments is located at 2700 Main St in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.5 miles from Westcliff University. This apartment community offers housing options designed for students attending the university.
Astoria at Central Park West Apartments
Astoria at Central Park West Apartments is located at 401 Rockefeller in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.6 miles from Westcliff University. This apartment community offers housing options for students in the area.
The Bridge Group at Cushman & Wakefield
The Bridge Group at Cushman & Wakefield is located at 18111 Von Karman Ave in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.5 miles from Westcliff University. This student housing property provides on-campus accommodations for university students.
Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes
Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes is located at 100 Oaks Shadow in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.4 miles from Irvine Valley College. This apartment community offers convenient access to campus and the surrounding area.
Camino del Sol
Camino del Sol is a student housing property located at 33000 Arroyo Dr, Irvine, CA, approximately 3.1 miles from Westcliff University. The community provides housing options for students attending nearby institutions in the Irvine area.
Avalon Irvine
Avalon Irvine is an apartment community located at 2777 Alton Pkwy in Irvine, California, approximately 0.9 miles from Westcliff University. The property offers student housing options in close proximity to campus.
Axis 2300 Apartments
Axis 2300 Apartments is located at 2300 Dupont Drive in Irvine, California, approximately 0.4 miles from Stanbridge University. The community offers apartment-style housing designed for student residents.
Villa Siena Apartment Homes
Villa Siena Apartment Homes is located at 25 Palatine in Irvine, CA, approximately 0.8 miles from Stanbridge University. This apartment community offers housing options for students seeking accommodations near campus.
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