Woodbridge
A central village built around two lakes, with lagoons, walking paths and neighborhood pools. A common first choice for families who want to stay central.
- Good for
- Families, central commutes
- Near
- Irvine Spectrum and the 5 and 405 freeways
Irvine area guide
Irvine neighborhoods for a furnished stay of a month or more
Irvine is a planned city of villages, so the right neighborhood usually comes down to three things: the school, the commute, and the home size you need. This guide covers the main areas and what each is close to.
Places people need to be near
- UC Irvine
- UCI Health-Irvine
- Hoag Irvine
- Kaiser Permanente Irvine
- Irvine Spectrum
- Irvine Business Complex
- John Wayne Airport (SNA)
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Great Park
Tell us the address you need to be near and we search outward from there.
What about schools?
Most Irvine addresses are in Irvine Unified School District. District lines don't always follow city lines, so for a displaced family we confirm the district for a specific address before signing.
If you need a particular school, name it on the request rather than the neighborhood.
Neighborhoods to consider
Northwood
An established north Irvine village with tree-lined streets, parks and schools close by.
- Good for
- Families who need north Irvine schools
- Near
- Tustin, the 5 freeway
Turtle Rock
A hillside village next to UC Irvine and the Bommer Canyon open space, with larger homes on quiet streets.
- Good for
- UC Irvine faculty and staff, families
- Near
- UC Irvine, Concordia University
University Park
One of Irvine's original villages, close to UC Irvine and the University Town Center shops.
- Good for
- Visiting scholars, UC Irvine staff
- Near
- UC Irvine, University Town Center
Irvine Spectrum area
Irvine's main shopping, dining and office district where the 5 and 405 meet, with newer apartments and many corporate offices nearby.
- Good for
- Corporate stays, short commutes
- Near
- Hoag Irvine, Kaiser Permanente Irvine, Spectrum offices
Irvine Business Complex (IBC)
The office and apartment district along Jamboree Road and Von Karman Avenue, next to John Wayne Airport.
- Good for
- Consultants and frequent flyers
- Near
- John Wayne Airport, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa
Great Park Neighborhoods
Irvine's newest homes, built around Orange County Great Park on the former El Toro Marine base.
- Good for
- Families who want newer homes
- Near
- Great Park sports complex, the 5 and 133
Portola Springs
A newer north Irvine village near the foothills, with modern homes and parks.
- Good for
- Larger households
- Near
- The 241 and 133 toll roads
Quail Hill
A south Irvine village with hillside parks and trails, close to the Spectrum.
- Good for
- Corporate stays, couples
- Near
- Irvine Spectrum, the 405
Westpark
A west Irvine village of townhomes and apartments with easy access to the 405 and the business complex.
- Good for
- Commuters to IBC and the airport
- Near
- Irvine Business Complex, John Wayne Airport
Oak Creek
A quiet central village near the Spectrum and Oak Creek Golf Club.
- Good for
- Corporate and medical stays
- Near
- Irvine Spectrum, hospital campuses
Cypress Village and Stonegate
Two newer central villages near the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, with modern homes and parks.
- Good for
- Families, newer homes
- Near
- Jeffrey Open Space Trail, the 5
Frequently asked questions
Which Irvine neighborhood is best for a displaced family?
Usually the one in your current school's boundary, which matters more than the village name. Tell us the school and we search there first, then nearby.
Where should a corporate traveler stay in Irvine?
Near the office. The Irvine Spectrum, Quail Hill and Oak Creek suit Spectrum offices, while Westpark and the Irvine Business Complex suit offices near John Wayne Airport.
Where should hospital staff stay?
Oak Creek, Woodbridge and the Spectrum area are close to Hoag Irvine and Kaiser Permanente Irvine. Tell us which campus and shift pattern and we will search nearby.
Tell us where you need to be
Name the school, office or hospital you need to be near, and we search outward from there.
- We reply the same day to requests received 8am to 8pm Pacific. Later requests get a reply the next morning.
- Prefer email? Write to team@irvinemonthlyrentals.com.
- Nothing is booked or charged until you approve a home and sign.