
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA from $1,000 with Swimming Pool (9 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Mission Viejo.


Mosaic Apartment Homes

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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Viejo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Viejo Studio Apartments | $2,615 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Mission Viejo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $2,104 | $10,000+ |
Mission Viejo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $2,688 | $10,000+ |
Mission Viejo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,564 | $3,710 | $9,627 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,183.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo?
The cheapest apartment in Mission Viejo is Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Mission Viejo costs $4,003.
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 56 regular apartments in Mission Viejo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.