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

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Cheap Apartments in the California Colony area of Mission Viejo.

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25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630

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California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,056
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,075
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,082
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,169
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR33BR,2BA$1.80
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$2.76
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.93
Madrid1x1EST1BR,1BA$3.25
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla1BR,1BA$3.20
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.11
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$3.40
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$3.07

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California Colony, Mission Viejo, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Mission Viejo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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