Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA from $1,800 (47 Rentals)

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Ravello
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$2,768 - $5,189
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Ravello

23411 SummerfieldAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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ARTÀ Apartments
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$2,771 - $4,906
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ARTÀ Apartments

23592 WindsongAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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property at 23941 Landisview Ave

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

23941 Landisview Ave

Lake ForestCA92630
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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,520 - $4,195
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IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Hanover Laguna Niguel
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$2,604 - $6,169
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Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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property at 5368 Algarrobo

$2,700

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$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 6

5368 Algarrobo, Unit E

5368 Algarrobo
Laguna WoodsCA92637
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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 Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

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

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
property at 2238 Via Puerta

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2238 Via Puerta, Unit E

2238 Via Puerta
Laguna WoodsCA92637
property at 2233 Via Puerta

$2,700

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$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2233 Via Puerta, Unit N

2233 Via Puerta
Laguna WoodsCA92637

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property at 2293 Via Puerta

$2,800

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2293 Via Puerta, Unit O

2293 Via Puerta
Laguna WoodsCA92637

Aliso Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aliso Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

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$4,375$1,895213
Quail Creek$4,375$1,895216
Harbor Island$5,030$1,928109

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 $1,895. Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. 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$1,895
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,315
Wood Canyon VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,370
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,377
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave1BR,1BA$2,458
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,469
Laguna GardensPlan A1BR,1BA$2,473
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,505
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aliso Viejo area is the $2.91 price per square foot The Milan Model at ARTÀ Apartments in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,015. The second greatest value Aliso Viejo apartment is the 2x2 Model at San Sebastian starting at $3,305 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Nellie Gail Ranch 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.
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Milan2BR,2.5BA$2.91
San Sebastian2x22BR,2BA$3.02
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.29
Alicia VillagePlan D2BR,1BA$3.08
Alicia PlazaPlan D2BR,1BA$3.18
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.13
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.11
Timbers Apartments, El Toro1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.19

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Aliso Viejo, CA
Population: 51,783

Ranked #752

in US Census Population by City

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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 $2,535.

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

The cheapest apartment in Aliso Viejo is Aloma Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Aliso Viejo costs $4,593.

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 2 regular apartments in Aliso Viejo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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