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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

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Apartments Under $1,200

  • A bedroom with a bed, dresser and bookshelf.
    Today

    24251 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $1,000

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Apartments Under $2,000

  • a swimming pool with trees and apartments in the background
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    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED $1,800
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    65
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    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,850+
  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    34
    Today

    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $1,928+
    2 BEDS $3,015+
    3 BEDS $3,800

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    134
    Today

    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    STUDIO $2,020
    1 BED $2,237+
    2 BEDS $2,505+

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    28
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    807-811 W. 15Th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,025
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    69
    Today

    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $2,099+
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    59
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    517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,125
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a wooden table
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    3 days ago

    25501 Camino Los Padres, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,145+
    2 BEDS $3,161+
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    16
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    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,194+
    1 BED $2,517+
    2 BEDS $3,152+

Apartments Under $2,400

  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    34
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    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,230+
    2 BEDS $2,715+

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  • a living room with a large wooden table and a pool table
    22
    4 days ago

    3099 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
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    1 BED $2,251
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    42
    Today

    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,360+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
    3 BEDS $3,530+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    53
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    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,381+
    2 BEDS $2,900+
    3 BEDS $3,785+
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Apartments Under $2,600

  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    27
    3 days ago

    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,486+
    2 BEDS $3,313+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    15
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    240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
    1 BED $2,498+
    2 BEDS $3,309+
  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
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    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,725+
    1 BED $2,525+
    2 BEDS $3,165+

Apartments Under $2,800

  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a lamp, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
    22
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    56 Sea Terrace, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,143+
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  • a living room with orange chairs and a couch
    68
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    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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    4 BEDS $2,793
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
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    1 day ago

    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
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    1 BED $2,877+
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  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
    44
    Today

    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $2,900+
  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    17
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    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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  • A spacious living room with a patterned carpet and a kitchen in the background.
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    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
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  • a white building with a tree in front of it
    16
    1 day ago

    630 East Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Getting around in Mission Viejo, CA

58 /100
Somewhat Walkable
48 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 48

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,928 and $4,861.

How many cheap rentals are available in Mission Viejo, CA on RentCafe?

There are 14 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Mission Viejo, CA were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average Mission Viejo, CA cheap apartment size is 1,125 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

Cheap apartments in Mission Viejo, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

A cheap apartment in Mission Viejo, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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