Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA
11 apartment buildings, 172 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,078/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,312/mo
Hanover Laguna Niguel
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
172
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Mission Viejo, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Mission Viejo, CA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Hanover Laguna Niguel
27942 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
eaves Mission Viejo
24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita
22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
Villa Solana Apartments
26033 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA
Alicante Apartment Homes
27662 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
Vilara
26033 Getty Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
Aliso Creek Apartments
24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanover Laguna Niguel 27942 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA | $2,312 | $2,642 | $5.03 | 4.7 (321) | 10 |
| 2 | eaves Mission Viejo 24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA | $2,345 | $2,586 | $3.41 | 4.5 (166) | 12 |
| 3 | Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita 22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA | $2,407 | $2,895 | $3.27 | 4.2 (208) | 32 |
| 4 | Villa Solana Apartments 26033 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA | $2,530 | $2,803 | $3.18 | 4.4 (190) | 16 |
| 5 | Alicante Apartment Homes 27662 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA | $2,561 | $2,915 | $3.39 | 4.4 (130) | 5 |
| 6 | Vilara 26033 Getty Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA | $2,566 | $3,280 | $3.30 | 4.2 (122) | 26 |
| 7 | Aliso Creek Apartments 24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA | $2,620 | $3,087 | $3.00 | 3.9 (242) | 17 |
Explore Each Property
Hanover Laguna Niguel
4.7 (321)27942 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
eaves Mission Viejo
4.5 (166)24950 Via Florecer, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita
4.2 (208)22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
Villa Solana Apartments
4.4 (190)26033 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA
Alicante Apartment Homes
4.4 (130)27662 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
Vilara
4.2 (122)26033 Getty Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA
Mission Viejo, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $3,078 per month, based on 172 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,312 at Hanover Laguna Niguel to $2,876 at Ravello.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,634/mo | $2,312/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $2,757/mo | $2,345/mo | 92 |
| 2 Bed | $3,492/mo | $2,510/mo | 63 |
| 3 Bed | $4,461/mo | $4,411/mo | 6 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Mission Viejo, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Mission Viejo, CA averages $2,757/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,492/mo. At the local median household income of $136,071, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Mission Viejo, CA at $2,713/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Mission Viejo, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mission Viejo, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$123,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,078/mo.
Comfortable income
$148,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,312/mo), you need to earn at least $92,000/year.
Median household income in Mission Viejo, CA is $136,071 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Mission Viejo, CA
Overall prices in Mission Viejo, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Mission Viejo, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,078 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,422/mo |
Population
92,415
Median household income
$136,071
Census median rent
$2,713/mo
Rent as % of income
34.8%
Median age
46.1
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in California
How Mission Viejo, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Mission Viejo, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,909 | -5% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,783 | -10% | 29 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,499 | -19% | 24 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,179 | +3% | 23 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,396 | -22% | 22 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | -24% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA?
The average rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $3,078 per month, based on 172 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Mission Viejo, CA?
The lowest available rent in Mission Viejo, CA starts at $2,312 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo, CA average $2,757/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,345/mo across 92 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Mission Viejo, CA average $3,492/mo. Units start from $2,510/mo across 63 units currently listed.
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