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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo Studio Apartments | $2,343 | $1,950 | $2,864 |
Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,975 | $4,804 |
| Mission Viejo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $2,400 | $5,318 |
| Mission Viejo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,070 | $3,950 | $4,265 |
There are currently 727 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Mission Viejo, CA that range in price from $1,975 to $4,804. 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finisterra Green - Baja | 88 | $2,683 | $1,975 |
| Country Club Area | 85 | $2,715 | $2,287 |
| Highland Park | 75 | $2,739 | $2,287 |
| Mission Viejo South | 72 | $2,745 | $2,287 |
| Cordova South | 69 | $2,747 | $2,287 |
| Emerald Pointe | 63 | $2,780 | $2,300 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita North | 52 | $2,489 | $2,090 |
| California Colony | 50 | $2,497 | $1,975 |
| Mission Viejo Central | 46 | $2,510 | $1,975 |
| Evergreen Ridge | 44 | $2,484 | $1,975 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mission Viejo, CA is found at Vilara in the Highland Park neighborhood and is 1,676 square feet priced from $4,804. Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 930 square feet and currently listed start at $2,873. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mission Viejo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vilara | The Avenue | 1,676 Sq Ft | $4,804 |
| Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | A3 | 930 Sq Ft | $2,873 |
| Vista Real Apartment Homes | Plan B | 924 Sq Ft | $2,875 |
| Madrid | 1x1FIG | 885 Sq Ft | $2,652 |
| Blu Apartments | A210 | 876 Sq Ft | $3,265 |
| The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Valencia - 1 Bedroom | 864 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Hanover Laguna Niguel | M | 849 Sq Ft | $3,141 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Venice | 835 Sq Ft | $2,557 |
| Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments | A6 | 835 Sq Ft | $2,767 |
| Las Flores Apartment Homes | Plan B | 805 Sq Ft | $2,695 |
As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mission Viejo, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,975 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom is the Plan B Model at Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes starting at $2,145 in the Highland Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo is currently $2,661. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mission Viejo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | $1,975 |
| Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes | Plan B | $2,145 |
| Westridge Apartment Homes | Su Casa | $2,215 |
| Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | $2,230 |
| 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Palermo | $2,233 |
| Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | $2,240 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Siena | $2,269 |
| The Palms at Laguna Niguel | Seville | $2,287 |
| Alicia Village | Plan B | $2,290 |
| Aloma Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,300 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mission Viejo is at Saddleback Ranch Apartments listed at $1,975.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,661.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mission Viejo is a 1,676 square feet unit starting from $4,804 at Vilara.
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