Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Forest Glen
1 to 2 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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Aloma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aloma Apartments

29041 Aloma AveLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $6,303. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Emerald Pointe at $2,500, Aegean Heights at $1,200, and Mission Viejo Central at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mission Viejo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Emerald Pointe$4,850$2,5007
Aegean Heights$4,900$1,20020
Mission Viejo Central$4,925$1,20031
Aliso$5,000$2,70011
Cordova South$5,100$2,5006
Mission Viejo South$5,247$2,5005
Highland Park$6,050$2,50014
California Colony$6,750$1,40032
Evergreen Ridge$6,750$1,40031
Mission Viejo North$6,750$1,40028

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,013. Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$2,013
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,025
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,120
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,125
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Mission Viejo apartment is the B3 Model at Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments starting at $3,230 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.71
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMontecito2BR,2BA$2.90
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$2.72
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
SkyviewMt.Denali2BR,2BA$3.15
eaves Mission ViejoB22BR,2BA$3.16
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave1BR,1BA$3.14
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.16

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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 Cheap Mission Viejo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Viejo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Viejo is at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,013.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment is $2,025 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Viejo is starting from $2,159 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

What is the most affordable Mission Viejo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Viejo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madrid and starts from $4,037.

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