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$2,235 - $4,340
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Rental Market Trends in Mission Viejo, CA
What is the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA?
$2,531/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,531 per month. This is 56% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Mission Viejo one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mission Viejo, you can expect to pay about $2,302 per month for a studio, $2,531 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,751 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mission Viejo, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $51 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mission Viejo, CA
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo?
Based on current rent prices, Aliso Villas, Cordova and Emerald Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Viejo?
Based on current rent prices, The Villas Palmia, Cordova and Emerald Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Viejo.
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Which Mission Viejo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mission Viejo with the most apartments available are The Villas Palmia, Aliso Villas and Cordova .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mission Viejo, CA?
Because the average rent in Mission Viejo is $2,531, you’ll want to make about $8,436 per month or $101,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Mission Viejo, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mission Viejo, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.