Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,900 (27 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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25381 Mosswood WayLake Forest, CA 92630
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California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Colony Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Colony area of Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments priced from $1,949. 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,974. Here are the most affordable California Colony apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,949
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$1,974
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,150
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,190
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,195
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,209
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$2,325
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,340
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,367
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Down Model at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood starting from $3,429. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (1st floor) Model at Trabuco Villas starting at $3,459 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Colony apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$3.05
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath (1st floor)2BR,2BA$3.14
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: FIRST 2 WEEKS FREE! Upgraded 2...2BR,2BA$3.12
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Five2BR,2BA$3.03
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A21BR,1BA$2.89
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.16
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.41
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.40

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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 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $1,974.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment is $1,949 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 $2,647 at Vista Del Lago.

What is the most affordable California Colony Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap California Colony Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita and starts from $3,569.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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