
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,600 (17 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the California Colony area of Mission Viejo.


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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

23395 La Crescenta, Unit D

Westridge Apartment Homes

23288 Orange Ave

eaves Santa Margarita

Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita
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California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California Colony?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California Colony Studio Apartments | $2,346 | $2,075 | $2,849 |
California Colony 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $2,056 | $5,582 |
California Colony 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,258 | $2,724 | $7,627 |
California Colony 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,302 | $4,112 | $4,650 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the California Colony Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA.
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Cheapest Available California Colony Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Colony area of Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments priced from $2,056. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here are the most affordable California Colony apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $2,056 |
Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | Studio,1BA | $2,075 |
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $2,082 |
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES | Aloe | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
eaves Santa Margarita | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,218 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Colony, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Colony area is the $1.80 price per square foot BR3 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,303. The second greatest value California Colony apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Up Model at Trabuco Villas starting at $3,038 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Colony apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arroyo at Baker Ranch | BR3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Trabuco Villas | 2 Bed 2 Bath Up | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $2.93 |
Madrid | 1x1EST | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Mandevilla | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
154 Canyon Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
Los Alisos at Mission Viejo | One Bedroom A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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Best Local Schools in California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA
Del Lago Elementary
Trabuco Hills High
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Colony Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in California Colony?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in California Colony is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,075.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Colony Apartment is $2,056 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California Colony Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California Colony is starting from $2,724 at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita.
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