
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA from $2,070 (48 Rentals)


Saddleback Ranch Apartments

Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

Mosaic Apartment Homes

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Bella Vista Apartments

Alicia Viejo Apartment Homes

Vista Del Lago

24151 El Tiradore Cir
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Camden Crown Valley

26832 Belleza Cir

Madrid

141 Timbre, Unit 22

28425 Pueblo Dr

23288 Orange Ave, Unit 4
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Aloma Apartments

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The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

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Canyon Woods

Las Flores Apartment Homes

Laguna Gardens
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Siena Terrace

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Skye

The Arbors

Groves Seniors 62+

Harrison House Apartments

Sofi Laguna Hills

Forest Glen
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Spring Lakes Apartment Homes

Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes

23232 Orange Ave, Unit 2

Emerald Court Apartment Homes

Alicia Plaza

Laurel Glen Apartment Homes

20702 El Toro Rd

Alicia Village
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Laurel Terrace Apartment Homes

Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes
Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Viejo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo Studio Apartments | $2,473 | $1,895 | $3,692 |
| Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $2,070 | $5,035 |
| Mission Viejo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $2,400 | $5,884 |
| Mission Viejo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,198 | $3,749 | $4,680 |
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Mission Viejo, CAPopulation: 95,202
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Viejo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Viejo is under $2,313.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Viejo is Saddleback Ranch Apartments which is listed at $2,070, while the average apartment in Mission Viejo costs $4,543.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission 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 5 regular apartments in Mission Viejo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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