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23195 Mesto

Mission ViejoCA92692

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake 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 $1,999. 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,164. 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$1,999
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,164
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,195
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$2,269
The ArborsPlan A11BR,1BA$2,295
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,310
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,322
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,327
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2,343
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.03 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,220. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar Glen starting at $3,500 with a $2.94 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.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.03
Cedar Glen2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Trabuco VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.12
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.82
Westridge Apartment HomesSanta Fe2BR,2BA$3.02
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.14
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Five2BR,2BA$3.13
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.17
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Colony Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment is $1,999 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 $2,641 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

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