Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)

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Sofi Laguna Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Laguna Hills

24555 Los Alisos BlvdLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Alicia Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Alicia Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Aloma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aloma Apartments

29041 Aloma AveLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Aliso Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aliso Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Aliso Viejo, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Aliso Viejo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
La Posada - Lomas Laguna$4,460$1,700290
Quail Creek$4,460$1,700290
Harbor Island$4,722$1,890206

Cheapest Available Aliso Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aliso Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,700. eaves Lake Forest in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,234. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aliso Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,700
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,234
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,260
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,260
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,357

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aliso Viejo area is the $2.80 price per square foot B2L Model at Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $3,487. The second greatest value Aliso Viejo apartment is the C1 Model at eaves Lake Forest starting at $4,015 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aliso Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsB2L2BR,2BA$2.80
eaves Lake ForestC13BR,2BA$3.25
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.16
Villa SolanaVista2BR,2BA$2.87
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 Bedroom 1 Bath Fireplace2BR,1BA$2.94
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$3.13
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.12
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.23
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.14
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aliso Viejo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Aliso Viejo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aliso Viejo is under $2,507.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aliso Viejo?

The cheapest apartment in Aliso Viejo is eaves Lake Forest which is listed at $2,234, while the average apartment in Aliso Viejo costs $4,547.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aliso Viejo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Aliso Viejo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Aliso Viejo?

Cheap apartments in Aliso Viejo have an average cost of $295 which is $4,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aliso Viejo.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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