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Cheapest Available Rancho Mission Viejo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,115. Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Mission Viejo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,115
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,155
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Mission Viejo area is the $2.87 price per square foot Luxury Townhome Model at Pinnacle at Talega in the in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood starting from $3,130. The second greatest value Rancho Mission Viejo apartment is the Larkspur Model at Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes starting at $3,105 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Mission Viejo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle at TalegaLuxury Townhome2BR,2BA$2.87
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesLarkspur2BR,2BA$3.02
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.93
Laurel Canyon Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.29
VilaraThe Boutique1BR,1BA$3.46
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.30
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.23
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.43
Laurel Terrace Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.44
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Mission Viejo

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Mission Viejo?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,155 to $10,000. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Mission Viejo ranging from $1,350 to $26,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Mission Viejo ranges from $1,350 to $26,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,664.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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