Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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96 Flor De Sol
Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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29 Via Cresta, Unit 29
$2,350
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29 Via Cresta, Unit 29

29 Via CrestaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley 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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Madrid
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madrid

28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $1,500 to $6,130 with an overall median price of $3,846. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,060, Robinson Ranch at $2,060, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,060. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Trabuco Canyon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dove Canyon$3,265$2,06049
Robinson Ranch$3,265$2,06049
Trabuco Highlands$3,265$2,06049
Wagon Wheel$4,275$2,095116
Portola Hills$5,160$1,50091

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Los Alisos at Mission Viejo in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood priced from $1,750. Villa La Paz Apartment Homes in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,060. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,750
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,060
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,197
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,205
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,230
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,285
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,400
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,475
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $3.15 price per square foot PLAN B2.2 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones in the in the Skye Isle neighborhood starting from $4,115. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Lourdes Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes starting at $3,670 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Trabuco Canyon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Overlook at Los PatronesPLAN B2.2 TOWNHOME2BR,2.5BA$3.15
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesLourdes2BR,2.5BA$2.92
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoTwo Bedroom B2C2BR,2BA$3.14
Siena TerracePortofino2BR,2BA$3.28
eaves Mission ViejoB22BR,2BA$3.05
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.44
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.46
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice1BR,1BA$3.04
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.40
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trabuco Canyon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Trabuco Canyon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Trabuco Canyon is at Mosaic Apartment Homes listed at $2,145.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment is $1,750 at Los Alisos at Mission Viejo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Trabuco Canyon is starting from $2,590 at eaves Mission Viejo.

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