Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Viejo South Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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eaves Mission Viejo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Sofi Laguna Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Laguna Hills

24555 Los Alisos BlvdLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Mission Viejo South, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Viejo South area of Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at Mosaic Apartment Homes priced from $2,245. eaves Mission Viejo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here are the most affordable Mission Viejo South apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,245
eaves Mission ViejoA11BR,1BA$2,275
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo South, CA

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo South area is the $3.24 price per square foot Plan C Model at Alicia Village in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Mission Viejo South apartment is the Plan D Model at Alicia Plaza starting at $2,785 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Viejo South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alicia VillagePlan C2BR,2BA$3.24
Alicia PlazaPlan D2BR,1BA$3.09
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.49
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.39
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.50
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.44
SkyeA01 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.63
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1A1BR,1BA$3.77
eaves Mission ViejoA11BR,1BA$3.79

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Viejo South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Viejo South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Viejo South is at Mosaic Apartment Homes listed at $2,245.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Viejo South Apartment is $2,275 at eaves Mission Viejo.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Viejo South is starting from $2,400 at Aloma Apartments.

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