Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA from $1,000 (7 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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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $1,750 to $10,212 with an overall median price of $3,941. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mission Viejo Central at $1,750, Aegean Heights at $1,750, and Aliso at $1,750. 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
Mission Viejo Central$3,175$1,75078
Aegean Heights$3,316$1,75028
Aliso$3,547$1,75070
Mission Viejo North$3,817$1,75075
California Colony$3,820$1,750109
Evergreen Ridge$3,820$2,01085
Rancho Santa Margarita North$3,820$1,750121
Cordova South$4,320$2,175116
Country Club Area$4,320$1,750147
Emerald Pointe$4,320$2,175110

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $1,995. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,995
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,030
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo apartment is the B2 Model at Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita starting at $3,169 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Rancho Santa Margarita North 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.
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.99
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB22BR,2BA$3.20
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$3.19
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.77
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.10
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.11

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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 Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $1,980.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo Apartment is $1,995 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 Arroyo at Baker Ranch and starts from $2,159.

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