
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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91 Aliso Ridge Loop

28425 Pueblo Dr
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20702 El Toro Rd
California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California Colony?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California Colony Studio Apartments | $2,379 | $2,090 | $2,947 |
California Colony 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,300 | $5,365 |
California Colony 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $2,692 | $7,605 |
California Colony 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,346 | $3,900 | $5,300 |
California Colony 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $4,250 | $8,800 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA.
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Cheapest Available California Colony Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Colony area of Mission Viejo, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $1,778. Saddleback Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,993. Here are the most affordable California Colony apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,778 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $1,993 |
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES | Aloe | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
Spring Lakes Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.04 price per square foot Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,043. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the BR2 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch starting at $1,778 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Colony apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Heather | 2BR,2BA | $3.04 |
Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
River Oaks Apartments | Apt 572: $500 Off Move In Special Concession | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Siena Terrace | Portofino | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Venice A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Down | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES | Monterey | 1BR,1.2BA | $3.35 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
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Best Local Schools in California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA
Del Lago Elementary
Trabuco Hills High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Colony Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California Colony?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in California Colony is at eaves Santa Margarita listed at $2,090.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment is $1,993 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California Colony Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California Colony is starting from $1,778 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.
What is the most affordable California Colony Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap California Colony Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch and starts from $3,969.
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