Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Vista Neighborhood of San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,800 (20 Rentals)

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Rancho Alipaz
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Alipaz

32371 Alipaz StSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Avelina
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Avelina

2700 Calle ArroyoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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26272 Via de Gavilan
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

26272 Via de Gavilan

26272 Via de GavilanSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Capistrano Terrace
Studio Apartments

Capistrano Terrace

32802 Valle RdSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Lantern Bay Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Lantern Bay Villas

34300 Lantern Bay DrDana Point, CA 92629
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616 Calle Campana
2 Bedroom Apartments

616 Calle Campana

616 Calle CampanaSan Clemente, CA 92673
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34462 Via Verde
Studio Apartments

34462 Via Verde

34462 Via VerdeCapistrano Beach, CA 92624
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Harbor Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Walk

34264 Camino CapistranoCapistrano Beach, CA 92624

Mesa Vista, San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mesa Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Vista area of San Juan Capistrano, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals priced from $2,424. Seaside at Laguna Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,447. Here are the most affordable Mesa Vista apartments for rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$2,424
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,447
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$2,660
The PalmerPlan A11BR,1BA$2,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Vista, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa Vista area is the $3.38 price per square foot Sage Model at Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes in the in the Coastline neighborhood starting from $2,660. The second greatest value Mesa Vista apartment is the Residence 1 Luxury Model at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals starting at $2,549 with a $3.51 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.38
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.51
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$4.29
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Vista, San Juan Capistrano, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Vista Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Vista Apartment is $2,424 at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mesa Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mesa Vista is starting from $2,927 at Seaside at Laguna Heights.

What is the most affordable Mesa Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mesa Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes and starts from $4,175.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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