Cheap Homes for Rent in the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,500 (5 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments priced from $2,145. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,220. 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$2,145
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,220
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $3.14 price per square foot Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,141. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the Plan A Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $2,670 with a $3.42 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.
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.14
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.42
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.58
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2.86
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave1BR,1BA$3.41
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.17
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.56
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.60
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$3.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about California Colony

What type of rentals are currently available in California Colony?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,145 to $5,950. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in California Colony ranging from $1,550 to $10,000.

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 $1,550 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,741.

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