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26408 Via Roble

Mission ViejoCA92691
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Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mission Viejo, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mission Viejo, CA area range in price from $1,895 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,003. The three Mission Viejo neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aliso at $1,895, Cordova South at $2,155, and Country Club Area at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mission Viejo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aliso$3,158$1,89553
Cordova South$3,975$2,155161
Country Club Area$3,975$1,895197
Emerald Pointe$3,975$2,155158
Finisterra Green - Baja$3,975$1,895196
Mission Viejo South$3,975$2,155158
Highland Park$3,977$2,155174
California Colony$4,125$2,075117
Evergreen Ridge$4,125$2,075103
Mission Viejo North$4,125$2,07585

Cheapest Available Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $1,895. Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,075
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,090
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2,104
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.74
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA21BR,1BA$3.20
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.07
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$3.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mission Viejo

What type of rentals are currently available in Mission Viejo?

There are currently 167 Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $10,000. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mission Viejo ranging from $1,350 to $26,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mission Viejo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mission Viejo ranges from $1,350 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,782.

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