Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA from $2,000 (40 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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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
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eaves Lake Forest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Lake Forest

22700 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630

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El Toro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Toro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Toro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,016. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Toro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,016
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,100
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$2,125
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,195
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2,225
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,225
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,250
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,280
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Toro, CA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Toro area is the $2.99 price per square foot 2 BDRM/2 BATH Model at Timbers Apartments, El Toro in the in the Acacia Knolls neighborhood starting from $3,065. The second greatest value El Toro apartment is the 2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage Model at River Oaks Apartments starting at $3,045 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Toro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.99
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$2.91
St. MoritzGeneva1BR,1BA$3.18
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2.69
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Villa SolanaSerrano1BR,1BA$3.21
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.11
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.31

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El Toro, CA

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Toro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Toro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Toro is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,160.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Toro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Toro Apartment is $2,016 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Toro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Toro is starting from $2,625 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the most affordable El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Toro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crestwood Apartment Homes and starts from $3,360.

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