Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,000 (23 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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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $1,995 to $10,212 with an overall median price of $3,437. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,125, Robinson Ranch at $2,125, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,125. 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$3,035$2,12557
Robinson Ranch$3,035$2,12557
Trabuco Highlands$3,035$2,12557
Portola Hills$3,825$1,995117
Wagon Wheel$4,257$2,225120

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,100. Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,105. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,100
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,105
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,116
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,125
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$2,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $2.21 price per square foot BR2 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,159. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Laurel Glen Apartment Homes starting at $3,215 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.30
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Crestwood Apartment Homes22CL2BR,2BA$3.33
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.40
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesRhone1BR,1BA$3.60
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.29
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.32
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.50

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Getting Around Trabuco Canyon, CA

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment is $2,095 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

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 $2,159 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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