Northwood

Irvine, CA

Northwood - Irvine, CA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.7 (41 Reviews)

A family-friendly locale with plenty of amenities

Mountain • Scenic • Outdoors • Great Location • Family-Friendly •

Encircled by tall rows of graceful eucalyptus trees, Northwood sits near the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. With 17 parks, bike paths, sports courts, resort-style pools, and nationally recognized schools, Northwood exudes a family-friendly atmosphere. Rentals in Northwood are mid-range to upscale and are available in a variety of styles, including Mediterranean-style houses and modern apartments. The Northwood Town Center provides residents with grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and more close to home. Great for students, faculty, and staff, Northwood is just eight miles away from the University of California Irvine.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwood is $2,499 for one bedroom, $3,033 for two bedrooms, and $4,136 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwood has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

1 BR
735 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,499/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,002 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,033/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,170 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$4,136/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 Northwood - Irvine, CA

Niche Reviews

3.7 41 Reviews

Niche User

8 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

There are hardly ever any crimes, and when there are, if there is a threat to our safety we are warned and there is generally a good police presence which tends to deter crime. When there is a crime police respond quickly and in force.

Niche User

8 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review

Irvine is diverse, there are lot's of cultures intermixed. It is one of the safest cities in the nation and the education provided is incredible.

Niche User

9 years ago•Niche Review

This area has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the city. Unfortunately, drug use is prevalent among students, mostly high schoolers, who are most likely over- or under-stimulated. But aside from that, there are rarely issues, and if something does happen, the police are usually there within minutes.

Niche User

9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

There is absolutely no crime in this area. Our city and neighborhood is incredibly safe, allowing for us to live in peace and tranquility. There is no need to worry about crime.

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