Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portola Hills Neighborhood of Trabuco Canyon, CA from $1,900 (21 Rentals)

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Trabuco Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood WayLake Forest, CA 92630

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Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portola Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portola Hills area of Trabuco Canyon, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments priced from $1,950. Emerald Court Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here are the most affordable Portola Hills apartments for rent in Trabuco Canyon, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$1,950
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,155
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,155
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,225
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A11BR,1BA$2,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola Hills, CA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola Hills area is the $3.20 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2A Model at Los Alisos at Mission Viejo in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Portola Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Down Model at Saddleback Ranch Apartments starting at $3,432 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoThree Bedroom C2A3BR,2BA$3.20
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$3.05
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath (2nd floor)2BR,2BA$3.14
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMadrid2BR,2BA$3.46
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: FIRST 2 WEEKS FREE! Upgraded 2...2BR,2BA$3.12
Crestwood Apartment Homes22A2BR,2BA$3.47
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Five2BR,2BA$2.99
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.32
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.12
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Trabuco Canyon. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portola Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portola Hills is at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,218.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Hills Apartment is $1,950 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portola Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portola Hills is starting from $2,755 at eaves Santa Margarita.

What is the most affordable Portola Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portola Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madrid and starts from $3,899.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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