Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA from $1,300 (46 Rentals)

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$2,495

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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679
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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,530 - $3,210
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Adagio on the Green
$2,647 - $5,148
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Hanover Laguna Niguel
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$2,686 - $6,053
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Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Seacrest Apartments
$2,712 - $4,313
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Seacrest Apartments

240 Avenida Vista MontanaSan Clemente, CA 92672
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Rancho Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Del Mar

1100 Calle Del CerroSan Clemente, CA 92672

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Rancho Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Palms at Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,357. Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,357
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,455
Laurel Terrace Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,485
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,505
Laguna GardensPlan A1BR,1BA$2,542
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,570
Blu ApartmentsS405Studio,1BA$2,573
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,594
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,620
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Mission Viejo area is the $3.59 price per square foot PLAN B1 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones in the in the Skye Isle neighborhood starting from $3,980. The second greatest value Rancho Mission Viejo apartment is the B4 Model at Adagio on the Green starting at $4,107 with a $3.80 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Mission Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Overlook at Los PatronesPLAN B1 TOWNHOME2BR,2BA$3.59
Adagio on the GreenB42BR,2BA$3.80
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.28
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.25
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.55
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.40
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.54
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.73
Laurel Canyon Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.78
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.51

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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 Rancho Mission Viejo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Mission Viejo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Mission Viejo is at Blu Apartments listed at $2,573.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Mission Viejo Apartment is $2,357 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Mission Viejo is starting from $2,825 at Mosaic Apartment Homes.

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