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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $950 to $12,500 with an overall median price of $8,057. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Emerald Pointe at $2,500, Mission Viejo South at $2,500, and Cordova South at $2,500. 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
Emerald Pointe$4,800$2,5004
Mission Viejo South$4,800$2,5005
Cordova South$5,300$2,5002
Mission Viejo Central$6,475$1,20031
California Colony$6,950$1,30042
Evergreen Ridge$6,950$1,30038
Mission Viejo North$6,950$1,30034
Aegean Heights$7,625$1,20014
Rancho Santa Margarita North$8,600$1,30041
Aliso$8,800$2,6509

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 $1,995. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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$1,995
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,100
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo area is the $3.07 price per square foot C2 Model at IMT Laguna Niguel in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value Mission Viejo apartment is the D Model at San Sebastian 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes starting at $3,929 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Nellie Gail Ranch 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.
IMT Laguna NiguelC23BR,2BA$3.07
San Sebastian 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesD2BR,2BA$3.05
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/2 BATH2BR,2BA$2.99
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
Alicia PlazaPlan D2BR,1BA$3.14
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.13
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.77
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.10
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.13
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15

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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 $1,995 to $10,212. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Viejo ranging from $950 to $12,500.

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 $950 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,288.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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