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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $1,895 to $9,467 with an overall median price of $6,087. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cordova South at $2,200, Emerald Pointe at $2,169, and Highland Park at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mission Viejo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cordova South$4,137$2,200128
Emerald Pointe$4,800$2,169121
Highland Park$4,800$2,200141
Mission Viejo South$4,800$2,169121
Country Club Area$5,500$1,895177
Finisterra Green - Baja$5,500$1,895181
Aegean Heights$6,200$1,895122
Aliso$6,450$1,89571
Mission Viejo Central$6,950$1,895232
California Colony$7,500$1,998113

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood priced from $1,817. The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1,817
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,090
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,125
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo area is the $1.48 price per square foot BR1 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $1,817. The second greatest value Mission Viejo apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Up Model at Trabuco Villas starting at $3,349 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1.48
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$3.04
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$3.05
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.74
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB22BR,2BA$2.90
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA4L1BR,1BA$3.07
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A21BR,1BA$3.03
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.85
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Viejo

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Viejo?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $9,467. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Viejo ranging from $1,350 to $28,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Viejo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Viejo ranges from $1,350 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,768.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mission Viejo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mission Viejo range from $3,710 to $9,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

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