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Rental Market Trends in Mission Viejo, CA

What is the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA?

$2,487/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Mission Viejo, CA is $2,487 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $2,218 per month for a studio, $2,487 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,058 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,925 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,218/month
533 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,487/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,058/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,925/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,292/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,615/month
1,651 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,383/month
3,001 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,248/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,447/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,024/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,550/month
1,239 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,215/month
1,521 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mission Viejo, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 less 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
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mission Viejo, CA
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Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo?

Based on current rent prices, Cordova, Emerald Point and The Villas Palmia are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mission Viejo.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cordova
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
Emerald Point
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
The Villas Palmia
$2,464/month
648 Sq Ft
La Mancha
$3,029/month
751 Sq Ft
Aliso Villas
$3,198/month
760 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Viejo?

Based on current rent prices, Aliso Villas, La Mancha and The Villas Palmia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mission Viejo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aliso Villas
$3,198/month
760 Sq Ft
La Mancha
$3,029/month
751 Sq Ft
The Villas Palmia
$2,464/month
648 Sq Ft
Cordova
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
Emerald Point
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft

Which Mission Viejo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Mission Viejo with the most apartments available are The Villas Palmia, La Mancha and Aliso Villas .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Villas Palmia
$2,464/month
648 Sq Ft
La Mancha
$3,029/month
751 Sq Ft
Aliso Villas
$3,198/month
760 Sq Ft
Cordova
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
Emerald Point
$2,418/month
700 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mission Viejo, CA?

Because the average rent in Mission Viejo is $2,487, you’ll want to make about $8,290 per month or $99,480 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.

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Studio - 3 Beds | $2,235 - $4,340

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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