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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $2,004 to $6,180 with an overall median price of $4,096. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mission Viejo Central at $2,004, Aegean Heights at $2,004, and Aliso at $2,004. 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
Mission Viejo Central$3,569$2,00492
Aegean Heights$4,100$2,00442
Aliso$4,111$2,00478
Cordova South$4,115$2,23099
Country Club Area$4,115$2,203146
Emerald Pointe$4,115$2,20397
Finisterra Green - Baja$4,115$2,004151
Highland Park$4,115$2,230132
Mission Viejo South$4,115$2,203119
California Colony$4,196$2,00484

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,004. 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,046. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,004
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,046
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Mission Viejo apartment is the B3 Model at Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments starting at $3,290 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.76
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$2.75
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCoronado2BR,1.2BA$3.17
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
Westridge Apartment HomesHacienda2BR,2BA$3.10
River Oaks Apartments$500 OFF MOVE IN SPECIAL FOR 2 BEDx2 BATH IN LA...2BR,2BA$3.17
eaves Mission ViejoB22BR,2BA$3.10
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,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 166 Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,999 to $5,870. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Viejo ranging from $1,200 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 $1,200 to $28,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,566.

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