# Mission Viejo, CA rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,891/mo across 6 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 5 months.

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Median overall rent across Mission Viejo, CA's **6** mapped neighborhoods is **$2,891**, ranging from **$2,752** in **Mission Viejo 92692** to **$3,599** in **Aliso Viejo 92656**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Mission Viejo, CA with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $2,845 $2,845–$2,862 $2,862–$2,919 $2,919–$3,393 Over $3,393 No listings yet Streets

## 3 cheapest overall

- [1 Mission Viejo 92692](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mission%20Viejo%2092692) $2,752

- [2 Laguna Hills 92653](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Laguna%20Hills%2092653) $2,845

- [3 Rancho Santa Margarita 92688](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Rancho%20Santa%20Margarita%2092688) $2,862

## 3 most expensive overall

- [1 Aliso Viejo 92656](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Aliso%20Viejo%2092656) $3,599

- [2 Laguna Niguel 92677](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Laguna%20Niguel%2092677) $3,393

- [3 Mission Viejo 92691](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mission%20Viejo%2092691) $2,919

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Mission Viejo 92692](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mission%20Viejo%2092692) | $2,752 | 1 | | — |
| 2 | [Laguna Hills 92653](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Laguna%20Hills%2092653) | $2,845 | 1 | | — |
| 3 | [Rancho Santa Margarita 92688](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Rancho%20Santa%20Margarita%2092688) | $2,862 | 2 | | — |
| 4 | [Mission Viejo 92691](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mission%20Viejo%2092691) | $2,919 | 3 | | — |
| 5 | [Laguna Niguel 92677](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Laguna%20Niguel%2092677) | $3,393 | 2 | | — |
| 6 | [Aliso Viejo 92656](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Aliso%20Viejo%2092656) | $3,599 | 3 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$3,139

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Mission Viejo, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,100, ended at $3,139.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 3,100 |
| Aug | 3,116 |
| Aug | 3,203 |
| Aug | 3,146 |
| Sep | 3,143 |
| Sep | 3,152 |
| Sep | 3,249 |
| Sep | 3,123 |
| Oct | 3,259 |
| Oct | 3,115 |
| Oct | 3,125 |
| Oct | 3,118 |
| Oct | 3,112 |
| Nov | 3,139 |

[Full Mission Viejo, CA price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/trends/)

## Compare Mission Viejo, CA to nearby California cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Mission Viejo, CA

$2,891

This city

[Lake Forest, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/lake-forest-ca/): $2,737 4 km away

[Laguna Niguel, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/laguna-niguel-ca/): $2,676 7 km away

[Dana Point, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/dana-point-ca/): $3,260 12 km away

[San Clemente, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-clemente-ca/): $2,719 16 km away

[Irvine, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/irvine-ca/): $3,785 16 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Mission Viejo, CA only counts toward Mission Viejo, CA's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a California median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Mission Viejo, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 5 months](https://average-rent.com/city/mission-viejo-ca/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Mission Viejo, CA?

Mission Viejo 92692 is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Mission Viejo, CA, with a median rent of $2,752 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Mission Viejo, CA?

Aliso Viejo 92656 is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Mission Viejo, CA at a median of $3,599 per month.

How much is an apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The median apartment in Mission Viejo, CA rents for $2,891 per month across 6 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Mission Viejo, CA?

The most affordable areas tracked are Mission Viejo 92692, Laguna Hills 92653, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688. Each has its own filtered listing on the Mission Viejo, CA apartments page.