Average Rent in Aliso Viejo, CA
3 apartment buildings, 24 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Aliso Viejo, CAAvg Rent
$3,141/mo
median $3,060
market average
Cheapest
$2,500/mo
Wood Canyon Villas Apartment Homes
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
24
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Aliso Viejo, CA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Wood Canyon Villas Apartment Homes
28520 Wood Canyon Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
Vantis Apartments
90 Vantis Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
City Lights at Town Center Apartments
5000 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood Canyon Villas Apartment Homes 28520 Wood Canyon Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA | $2,500 | $3,021 | $3.32/ft² | 3.6 (29) | 8 |
| 2 | Vantis Apartments 90 Vantis Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA | $2,566 | $3,247 | $3.80/ft² | 4.8 (414) | 9 |
| 3 | City Lights at Town Center Apartments 5000 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA | $2,658 | $3,140 | $3.53/ft² | 4.4 (455) | 7 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Wood Canyon Villas Apartment Homes
3.6 (29)28520 Wood Canyon Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
Vantis Apartments
4.8 (414)90 Vantis Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
City Lights at Town Center Apartments
4.4 (455)5000 City Lights Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA
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Aliso Viejo, CA neighborhoods
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Aliso Viejo, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $3,141 per month, based on 24 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,500 at Wood Canyon Villas Apartment Homes to $4,311 at Vantis Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,566/mo | $2,566/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,818/mo | $2,500/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $3,617/mo | $3,345/mo | 10 |
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 Aliso Viejo, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Aliso Viejo, CA averages $2,818/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,617/mo. At the local median household income of $137,970, 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 Aliso Viejo, CA at $2,774/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 Aliso Viejo, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Aliso 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
$126,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,141/mo.
Comfortable income
$151,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,500/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Aliso Viejo, CA is $137,970 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Aliso Viejo, CA
Overall prices in Aliso 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 Aliso Viejo, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,141 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,485/mo |
Population
51,320
Median household income
$137,970
Census median rent
$2,774/mo
Census rent burden
32.2%
Median age
38.6
Mean commute
26 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.
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Nearby cities in California
How Aliso Viejo, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Aliso Viejo, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,150 | 0% | +3.5% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,545 | +13% | +2.8% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,819 | -10% | +1.5% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,486 | -21% | -0.4% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,258 | -28% | +3% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | -26% | -1% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The average rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $3,141 per month, based on 24 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The median asking rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $3,060 per month, computed from 24 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,141/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Aliso Viejo, CA?
The lowest available rent in Aliso Viejo, CA starts at $2,500 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aliso Viejo, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Aliso Viejo, CA average $2,818/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,500/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Aliso Viejo, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Aliso Viejo, CA average $3,617/mo. Units start from $3,345/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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