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Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Mission Viejo, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,507/mo
▲ +0.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,499/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
74
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Mission Viejo, CA
87 listed units across 9 buildings offering 2 bed units in Mission Viejo, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $88/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 17, D5 | $3,576 | $3,305 | $271 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 15, D4 | $3,590 | $3,355 | $235 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 13, D2 | $3,763 | $3,542 | $221 |
| eaves Mission Viejo | Unit 4 | $2,655 | $2,450 | $205 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 16, D4 | $3,540 | $3,367 | $173 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 9, D2 | $3,751 | $3,579 | $172 |
| eaves Mission Viejo | Unit 9 | $3,065 | $2,900 | $165 |
| Aliso Creek Apartments | Unit 11, D2 | $3,726 | $3,567 | $159 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Mission Viejo, CA
Compare average rent across Mission Viejo, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Viejo 92692 | $4,325 | ▲ $1,062 | $3,900 | 1 | 2 |
| Aliso Viejo 92656 | $3,468 | ▲ $87 | $2,673 | 2 | 37 |
| Laguna Hills 92653 | $3,255 | ▲ $57 | $2,557 | 3 | 61 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 92688 | $2,817 | ▼ $101 | $2,197 | 2 | 51 |
| Mission Viejo 92691 | $2,796 | ▲ $191 | $1,499 | 4 | 21 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Mission Viejo, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $3,507 per month across 12 apartment communities and 74 available units. Rents have increased $24 (0.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Camden Crown Valley Apartments starting at $1,499/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,507/mo.
Prices range from $1,499 to $4,750 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Mission Viejo, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,064 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $3,049 | -$15 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $2,997 | -$52 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $3,124 | +$127 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Mission Viejo, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Mission Viejo, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Crown Valley Apartments | $1,499/mo | $1,499/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Villa Solana Apartments | $2,762/mo | $3,053/mo | 12 | 4.4 |
| eaves Mission Viejo | $2,815/mo | $2,947/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | $2,990/mo | $2,990/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | $2,993/mo | $3,413/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| Overture Rancho Santa Margarita | $3,285/mo | $3,462/mo | 2 | 4.9 |
| Alicante Apartment Homes | $3,286/mo | $3,348/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Mission Viejo, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$140,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,507/mo.
Comfortable income
$168,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,499/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Mission Viejo, CA is $136,071 , about 19% 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) | $3,507 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,851/mo |
Population
92,415
Median household income
$136,071
Census median rent
$2,713/mo
Census rent burden
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.
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