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9 Pegasus Dr

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Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Trabuco Canyon, CA area range in price from $2,103 to $6,565 with an overall median price of $3,744. The three Trabuco Canyon neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dove Canyon at $2,165, Robinson Ranch at $2,165, and Trabuco Highlands at $2,165. 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$3,280$2,16546
Robinson Ranch$3,280$2,16546
Trabuco Highlands$3,280$2,16546
Wagon Wheel$4,280$2,24586
Portola Hills$4,600$2,10393

Cheapest Available Trabuco Canyon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Trabuco Canyon, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,088. Villas Aliento Apartment Homes in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Trabuco Canyon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,088
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,165
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Trabuco Canyon area is the $2.82 price per square foot Lyon Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,680. The second greatest value Trabuco Canyon apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Esencia Sur Apartment Homes starting at $3,530 with a $3.32 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 HomesLyon2BR,2.5BA$2.82
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.32
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan B2BR,2BA$3.27
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.34
The HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.39
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 32BR,1BA$3.44
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.42
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.61
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.56
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trabuco Canyon

What type of rentals are currently available in Trabuco Canyon?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,165 to $5,875. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Trabuco Canyon ranging from $1,550 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Trabuco Canyon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Trabuco Canyon ranges from $1,550 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,008.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.