Cheap Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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property at 111 Via Serena

$2,970 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 8

111 Via Serena

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
property at 27533 Pasatiempo

$2,200

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27533 Pasatiempo

Mission ViejoCA92692
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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 123 Valley View Terrace

$3,450

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123 Valley View Terrace

Mission ViejoCA92692
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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $2,013 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $3,564. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,105, Robinson Ranch at $2,105, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,105. 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$3,095$2,10537
Robinson Ranch$3,095$2,10537
Trabuco Highlands$3,095$2,10537
Portola Hills$4,190$2,01392
Wagon Wheel$4,345$2,125102

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,105. Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,105
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,130
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,130
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,142
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,160
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,245
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,250
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,397
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,397
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$2,452

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $3.49 price per square foot PLAN B1 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones in the in the Skye Isle neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Plan 3 Model at Laurel Terrace Apartment Homes starting at $3,250 with a $3.27 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.
The Overlook at Los PatronesPLAN B1 TOWNHOME2BR,2BA$3.49
Laurel Terrace Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,2BA$3.27
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re...2BR,2BA$3.02
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.45
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.58
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesRhone1BR,1BA$3.59
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.50
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.51
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.35
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.54

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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 Villas Aliento Apartment Homes listed at $2,130.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Trabuco Canyon Apartment is $2,105 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 $2,660 at Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes.

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