Aliso Viejo

Aliso & Wood Canyons Park has rolling hills with trails in Aliso Viejo.
There are various retail store and locations in the Aliso Viejo shopping center.
Aliso Viejo Town Center has various retail locations for easy shopping.
Vandamme Academy has great teachers and staff.
Aliso & Wood Canyons Park is a 4,500 acre wildlife sanctuary featuring various amenities.

Aliso Viejo, CA Area Guide

Mature trees cover this picturesque SoCal suburb

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Peaceful Picturesque Modern

Situated in the San Joaquin Hills of southern Orange County, Aliso Viejo is an upscale master-planned community brimming with attractive homes, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Aliso Viejo, which translates to “old alder” in Spanish, is known for its lush landscaping, scenic parks, and sweeping mountain views.

The expansive Wood Canyon Wilderness Park is among Aliso Viejo residents’ top destinations for outdoor recreation, boasting exceptional wildlife watching and winding trails across 4,500 acres. Aliso Viejo is also convenient to Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Nigel Regional Park, Aliso Beach, and Laguna Beach.

Suburban amenities abound in Aliso Viejo, with numerous national retailers and popular restaurants in the Town Center as well as the nearby Laguna Hills Mall. Getting around from Aliso Viejo is a breeze with convenience to Route 73 and I-5.

Explore the City

Aliso Viejo Town Center has various retail locations for easy shopping.

Elementary School in Aliso Viejo.

Aliso & Wood Canyons Park is a 4,500 acre wildlife sanctuary featuring various amenities.

Discover food finds at the local Trader Joes.

Young Aliso Viejo residents can take swim lesson at Goldfish Swim School.

The Discovery Preparatory is a great school in the community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $2,668 for a studio, $2,779 for one bedroom, $3,489 for two bedrooms, and $4,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aliso Viejo has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,779/month
782 Sq Ft
House
$4,370/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,177/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,710/month
1,145 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Aliso Viejo, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

62 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Canyon Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

533 Students

Wood Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

Oak Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

569 Students

Don Juan Avila Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

672 Students

Don Juan Avila Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

863 Students

Aliso Viejo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

803 Students

Aliso Niguel High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,563 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Aliso Beach

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.