Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $2,000 (30 Rentals)

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23232 Orange Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

23232 Orange Ave
Lake ForestCA92630

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property at 23232 Orange Ave

$2,100

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$2,100
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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23232 Orange Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

23232 Orange Ave
Lake ForestCA92630
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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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Trabuco Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

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 $2,013. 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,142. 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$2,013
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,142
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,205
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,250
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,276
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,285
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,340
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,347
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,397
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.02 price per square foot MOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re... Model at River Oaks Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the Plan B1 Model at The Arbors starting at $2,995 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.
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re...2BR,2BA$3.02
The ArborsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.14
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.21
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.74
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.26
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.50
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.51
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.35

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Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,142.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment is $2,013 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 $2,699 at Siena Terrace.

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