Mission Viejo

Enjoy community access to Lake Mission Viejo for boating, swimming, and fishing.
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Explore the lakefront communities in Mission Viejo for luxury living with a view.
Residents living in the suburbs of Mission Viejo can enjoy beautiful mountain views.

Mission Viejo, CA Area Guide

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.

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Explore the lakefront communities in Mission Viejo for luxury living with a view.

Residents living in the suburbs of Mission Viejo can enjoy beautiful mountain views.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,262 for a studio, $2,507 for one bedroom, $3,111 for two bedrooms, and $3,788 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mission Viejo has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,507/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$5,985/month
2,307 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,165/month
906 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

61 / 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.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 100

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

Carl Hankey Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Del Cerro Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

De Portola Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Castille Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Newhart Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Carl Hankey Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

La Paz Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

Los Alisos Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

Trabuco Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

Mission Viejo High

Public

Grades 9-12

Capistrano Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

SVUSD Virtual Academy

Public

Grades K-12

24 Students

Esperanza Education Center

Public

Grades 6-12

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 February 2026.