What is the average apartment size in Mission Viejo?

The average size for a Mission Viejo, CA apartment is 862 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mission Viejo?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mission Viejo is $2,756 per month, a 0.33% decrease from last year’s average of $2,765.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mission Viejo?

In Mission Viejo, studios rent for $2,200 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,509 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,990 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,723 per month

What is the average apartment size in Mission Viejo?

The typical apartment in Mission Viejo offers about 862 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mission Viejo?

Studio apartments in Mission Viejo average 517 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 717 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,008 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,245 sq. ft.

Mission Viejo, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mission Viejo?

The typical rent budget in Mission Viejo ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mission Viejo?

In Mission Viejo, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mission Viejo is $2,756, a 0.33% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,765.

Studio Apartments at $2,200 offer the most budget-friendly option with 517 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 717 square feet for $2,509, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,990 offer 1,008 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,245 sq ft) for $3,723, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mission Viejo, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,756	862 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,200	517 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,509	717 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,990	1,008 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,723	1,245 sq. ft.

Mission Viejo, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Mission Viejo, CA have decreased by 0.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,765 to $2,756.

What's the typical rent budget in Mission Viejo, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Mission Viejo, CA (46%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mission Viejo, CA?

7,405 or 22% of the households in Mission Viejo, CA are renter-occupied while 25,512 or 78% are owner-occupied.

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How Mission Viejo Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mission Viejo	$2,756
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Anaheim	$2,481
Riverside	$2,247
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,801
Santa Ana, CA	$2,722
Fullerton, CA	$2,530
Murrieta, CA	$2,370
Newport Beach, CA	$3,760
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,829
Irvine, CA	$3,347
Orange, CA	$2,799

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mission Viejo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.