Cheap Homes for Rent in California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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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 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 $1,995. Here are the most affordable California Colony apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$1,778
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,995
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.00 price per square foot Montecito Model at SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,086. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch starting at $3,058 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center 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.
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMontecito2BR,2BA$3.00
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.06
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$1.82
River Oaks ApartmentsApt 572: $1000 Off Move In Special2BR,2BA$3.12
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.42
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.38
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.71
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.27
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about California Colony

What type of rentals are currently available in California Colony?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $7,116. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in California Colony ranging from $1,300 to $10,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in California Colony?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in California Colony ranges from $1,300 to $10,200 with an average monthly rent of $5,138.

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