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property at 9 Pegasus Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679
property at 34 Via Meseta

$2,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 23

34 Via Meseta

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $2,188 to $9,000 with an overall median price of $2,914. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,860, Robinson Ranch at $2,860, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,860. 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$2,860$2,27036
Robinson Ranch$2,860$2,27036
Trabuco Highlands$2,860$2,27036
Portola Hills$2,865$2,18879
Wagon Wheel$3,043$2,30575

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. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,270. 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
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,270
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $3.12 price per square foot Plan F Model at Las Flores Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo South neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the PLAN B1 TOWNHOME Model at The Overlook at Los Patrones starting at $3,980 with a $3.59 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.
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan F2BR,2BA$3.12
The Overlook at Los PatronesPLAN B1 TOWNHOME2BR,2BA$3.59
The HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$3.32
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.18
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB22BR,2BA$3.63
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.45
Crestwood Apartment Homes22C2BR,2BA$3.44
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.56
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.51
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trabuco Canyon

What type of rentals are currently available in Trabuco Canyon?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,249 to $9,000. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trabuco Canyon ranging from $1,350 to $9,500.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Trabuco Canyon ranges from $1,350 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,522.

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