Mission Viejo

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Mission Viejo, CA

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You’ll love Mission Viejo’s calm city and modern comforts

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Mission Viejo showcases the best of Southern California living through its thoughtfully planned community design. Tree-lined streets and Mediterranean-style architecture characterize its neighborhoods, while Lake Mission Viejo serves as a central gathering spot where members enjoy swimming, fishing, and boat rentals throughout the year. The lake also hosts popular summer concerts and lakeside movie screenings. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Oso Creek Trail system, which winds through the city's parks and recreational areas.

The rental market in Mission Viejo offers options at various price points, with current average rents ranging from $2,207 for studios to $3,790 for three-bedroom homes. Rental rates have remained stable over the past year, showing changes between -1.1% and 1.1%. The city features The Shops at Mission Viejo and Kaleidoscope Center for shopping and dining, while Saddleback College brings educational opportunities to the area. Mission Hospital, a major regional medical center, provides comprehensive healthcare services. Residents have access to multiple parks, three golf courses, and community programs at the Norman P. Murray Community Center.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,238 for a studio, $2,493 for one bedroom, $3,125 for two bedrooms, and $3,823 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Viejo has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,493/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$5,399/month
2,087 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,178/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,509/month
1,078 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Mission Viejo, CA

Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bathgate Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

593 Students

Viejo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

Carl Hankey Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

321 Students

De Portola Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

595 Students

Newhart Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,038 Students

La Paz Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

706 Students

Carl Hankey Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

190 Students

Los Alisos Intermediate

Public

Grades 7-8

656 Students

Esperanza Education Center

Public

Grades 7-12

74 Students

Trabuco Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,579 Students

Capistrano Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,029 Students

Mission Viejo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,646 Students

Esperanza Education Center

Public

Grades 7-12

74 Students

SVUSD Virtual Academy

Public

Grades K-12

24 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Riley Wilderness Park
  • O'Neill Regional Park
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Starr Ranch Sanctuary
  • Tree of Life Nursery

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Ontario International

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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 November 2025.