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property at 34 Via Meseta
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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34 Via Meseta

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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property at 9 Pegasus Dr
$2,495

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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679

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property at 51 Via Prado
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750
Total Monthly Price$2,750
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15

51 Via Prado, Unit 51 via prado

51 Via Prado
Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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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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property at 30 Gavilan
$2,800

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Base Rent$2,800
Total Monthly Price$2,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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30 Gavilan

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $1,350 to $10,500 with an overall median price of $3,871. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Portola Hills at $3,150, Wagon Wheel at $4,195, and Dove Canyon at $5,795. 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
Portola Hills$3,150$1,50024
Wagon Wheel$4,195$1,35020
Dove Canyon$5,795$4,8003
Trabuco Highlands$6,000$6,0001
Robinson Ranch$6,800$6,8001

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood priced from $2,007. 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,198. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$2,007
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,198
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,285
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,290
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,320
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,385
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,405
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$2,437
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,454

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $2.67 price per square foot Milan Model at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita in the in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood starting from $3,709. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the PLAN B1 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones starting at $3,850 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Skye Isle 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.
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaMilan3BR,2BA$2.67
The Overlook at Los PatronesPLAN B1 TOWNHOME2BR,2BA$3.47
The HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$3.30
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.45
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$3.26
Crestwood Apartment Homes22C2BR,2BA$3.44
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.51
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.41
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.52
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Trabuco Canyon Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment is $2,007 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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 $2,387 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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