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National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Irvine’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Irvine renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love Irvine, some aspects can be better."
Key Findings in Irvine include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Urban style in suburban Orange County defines this unique mixed-use district. High-rise apartments and mid-rise communities offer contemporary living spaces unusual for typically spread-out Irvine. The neighborhood provides walkable access to restaurants and shops integrated among office buildings, creating a more connected environment. While lacking Irvine's typical park space, the excellent positioning near John Wayne Airport and major employers creates ideal convenience for professionals.
Orange County Great Park represents Irvine's newest master-planned district surrounding the massive park development on former El Toro Marine base land. Rental properties feature contemporary designs with smart home technology and energy-efficient features throughout the neighborhood. While construction continues creating temporary disruptions and rental rates reflect the premium location, residents enjoy exceptional access to both park amenities and the Spectrum business district with newer construction than found in established Irvine villages.
Family-friendly planning defines Westpark, where this established Irvine neighborhood offers exceptional school access within carefully designed landscapes featuring multiple parks, pools, and recreation facilities. The district maintains Irvine's reputation for meticulous maintenance creating pristine environments unusual within typically variable Southern California community aesthetics affected by diverse ownership patterns. Westpark provides Irvine renters with ideal positioning between both John Wayne Airport employment centers and South Coast Plaza shopping creating practical convenience beyond merely residential functions, while the neighborhood's excellent school reputation attracts families willing to prioritize educational quality over housing size considerations increasingly important as academic competition continues affecting housing decisions beyond purely economic calculations reflecting growing emphasis on educational access beyond purely practical considerations driving conventional housing decisions.