Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Viejo South Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Mission Viejo South area of Mission Viejo.

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Cheapest Available Mission Viejo South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Viejo South area of Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at Mosaic Apartment Homes priced from $2,155. Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable Mission Viejo South apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,155
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,165
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,169

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo South, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Viejo South area is the $3.46 price per square foot The Boutique Model at Vilara in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Mission Viejo South apartment is the Plan A Model at Vista Real Apartment Homes starting at $2,555 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Viejo South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VilaraThe Boutique1BR,1BA$3.46
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.30
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.23
IMT Laguna NiguelA21BR,1BA$3.57
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1A1BR,1BA$3.66
Hanover Laguna NiguelD1BR,1BA$4.01
Laguna GardensPlan B1BR,1BA$3.80
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.91
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.10

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Mission Viejo South, 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 Mission Viejo South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mission Viejo South is under $2,555.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo South?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Viejo South is Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,165, while the average apartment in Mission Viejo South costs $3,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Viejo South?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Mission Viejo South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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