Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,000 (9 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: 09/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $2,025 to $6,180 with an overall median price of $3,480. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,135, Robinson Ranch at $2,135, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,135. 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$3,020$2,13537
Robinson Ranch$3,020$2,13537
Trabuco Highlands$3,020$2,13537
Wagon Wheel$4,075$2,230104
Portola Hills$4,265$2,02571

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,013. 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 $2,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$2,013
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,135
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Plan 3A Model at Esencia Sur Apartment Homes starting at $4,175 with a $3.43 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.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSeine3BR,2.5BA$3.00
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 3A3BR,2BA$3.43
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 4 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.16
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB12BR,2BA$3.30
eaves Mission ViejoB22BR,2BA$3.26
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.38
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.37
Bella Vista Apartments1 Bedroom - Plan B1BR,1BA$3.45

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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®

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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 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,013.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment is $2,046 at 55+ FountainGlen 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 $2,159 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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