1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA (87 Rentals)

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Saddleback Place
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Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Arroyo Vista
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Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Idyllwillow
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Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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eaves Mission Viejo
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eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692

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111 Via Serena

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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Del Prado
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Del Prado

Via CatalinaLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Laguna Woods Village
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Laguna Woods Village

2050 Via Mariposa ELaguna Woods, CA 92637
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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 29, 2025

There are currently 740 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Mission Viejo, CA that range in price from $2,025 to $4,968. Finisterra Green - Baja, Country Club Area and Highland Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Mission Viejo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Finisterra Green - Baja89$2,645$2,025
Country Club Area80$2,706$2,180
Highland Park75$2,712$2,180
Mission Viejo South69$2,756$2,180
Cordova South63$2,785$2,180
Emerald Pointe57$2,809$2,180
California Colony54$2,555$2,025
Rancho Santa Margarita North53$2,555$2,130
Mission Viejo Central52$2,486$2,025
Evergreen Ridge51$2,555$2,025

Largest Available Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mission Viejo, CA is found at Vilara in the Highland Park neighborhood and is 1,798 square feet priced from $4,681. Las Flores Apartment Homes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 968 square feet and currently listed start at $3,040. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mission Viejo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VilaraThe Uptown III1,798 Sq Ft$4,681
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan C968 Sq Ft$3,040
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan B924 Sq Ft$2,925
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelVilla896 Sq Ft$2,746
Madrid1x1DGRAN894 Sq Ft$2,867
Blu ApartmentsA210876 Sq Ft$3,074
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA2L871 Sq Ft$2,920
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$2,450
Hanover Laguna NiguelN838 Sq Ft$3,035
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,389

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mission Viejo, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Down Model starting from $1,968 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom is the Palermo Model at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita starting at $2,164 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo is currently $2,676. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mission Viejo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down$1,968
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,164
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B$2,180
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A$2,250
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,257
Alicia VillagePlan A$2,260
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,265
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A$2,290
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,310
Vista Del LagoAliso$2,310

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Getting Around Mission Viejo, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Mission Viejo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mission Viejo is at Saddleback Ranch Apartments listed at $1,968.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,676.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mission Viejo is a 1,798 square feet unit starting from $4,681 at Vilara.

What is the average size for Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Mission Viejo is currently 787 sq ft.

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