Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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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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$2,495

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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679
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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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property at 132 Flor De Sol

$2,800

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132 Flor De Sol

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $2,157 to $6,915 with an overall median price of $3,737. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,270, Robinson Ranch at $2,270, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,270. 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$3,225$2,27032
Robinson Ranch$3,225$2,27032
Trabuco Highlands$3,225$2,27032
Wagon Wheel$4,460$2,35079
Portola Hills$4,554$2,15777

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,157. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,157
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,220
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,270
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,290
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2,311
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,340
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,350
eaves Mission ViejoA31BR,1BA$2,365
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,416
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $3.55 price per square foot PLAN B1 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones in the in the Skye Isle neighborhood starting from $3,940. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch starting at $3,141 with a $3.14 price per square foot in the Pacific Commerce Center 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 B1 TOWNHOME2BR,2BA$3.55
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.14
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,1BA$3.39
eaves Mission ViejoA31BR,1BA$3.15
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.45
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.36
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.17
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.56
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.54
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$3.51

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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 $2,157 at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita.

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 $2,654 at 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.

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