El Camino Real

Irvine, CA

El Camino Real - Irvine, CA

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4 (24 Reviews)

One of Irvine most sought after neighborhoods

Great Location • Restaurants • Shopping • Great Schools • Outdoors •

El Camino Real is one of Irvine’s most popular neighborhoods and it’s not hard to see why so many renters are attracted to the area. El Camino Real boasts an excellent central location. Along with being adjacent to Downtown Irvine, the neighborhood is near Irvine Valley College and the University of California Irvine. SoCal’s iconic beaches and mountains are just 30 minutes away, so residents have easy access to watersports and hiking trails. Along with being near several commercial hubs, El Camino Real has several small plazas filled with diverse eateries serving everything from samosas to seafood. This park-like locale is filled with excellent schools, trails, and greenspaces. El Camino Real houses one of the city's most popular parks, Heritage Park, which has multiple pools and lighted sports fields. El Camino has mid-range to upscale rentals in every style. Along with condos, the neighborhood has Mediterranean-style houses and apartments available for rent.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in El Camino Real is $2,432 for a studio, $2,307 for one bedroom, $2,934 for two bedrooms, and $3,828 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Camino Real has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Studio
610 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,432/month

Average Rent

1 BR
725 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,307/month

Average Rent

2 BR
984 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,934/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,161 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,828/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of El Camino Real - Irvine, CA

Niche Reviews

4 24 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

This area, while it is very safe and comfortable, lacks the diversity that I would wish to see. I would wish to see a more equal dispersion of the cultures. It is very hard to find a place to eat as all the restaurants are very similar.

Niche User

9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

In my neighborhood there is no crime but maybe in other complexes do.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

The overall atmosphere is a bit cheesy

Niche User

9 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

Irvine has great shopping centers.

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