Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Viejo Central Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,900 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mission Viejo Central area of Mission Viejo.

property at 23195 Mesto

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23195 Mesto

Mission ViejoCA92692

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property at 27533 Pasatiempo

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27533 Pasatiempo

Mission ViejoCA92692
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eaves Mission Viejo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
property at 23232 Orange Ave

$2,290

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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23232 Orange Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

23232 Orange Ave
Lake ForestCA92630

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property at 8 Allenwood Ln

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 Allenwood Ln

Aliso ViejoCA92656
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Sofi Laguna Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Laguna Hills

24555 Los Alisos BlvdLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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Alicia Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Alicia Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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Mission Viejo Central, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Viejo Central area of Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,950. 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 Mission Viejo Central apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,995
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,200
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,220
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,240
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,265
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,285
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$2,290
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,315
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,344

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo Central, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo Central area is the $2.85 price per square foot Reata Plan 2B Model at Reata Oakbrook Village in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Mission Viejo Central apartment is the Vista Model at Villa Solana starting at $2,956 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Viejo Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 2B2BR,2BA$2.85
Villa SolanaVista2BR,2BA$2.87
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice1BR,1BA$3.10
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.22
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.33
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.71
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.28
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$3.25

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Mission Viejo Central, Mission Viejo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Viejo Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Viejo Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Viejo Central is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult Apartments listed at $1,950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo Central Apartment is $2,016 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Viejo Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Viejo Central is starting from $2,765 at Alicia Village.

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