Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

Current Versus Historical Mission Viejo, CA Rents

Mission Viejo rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,625, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $271 (-11.97%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.85%) year-over-year from $2,285 to $2,373. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (7.72%) year-over-year from $2,946 to $3,174. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $583 (15.46%) year-over-year from $3,768 to $4,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $451 (8.93%) year-over-year from $5,049 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$43	$2,373	$2,285 (3.85%)	$2,201 (7.79%)
2 BR	$34	$3,174	$2,946 (7.72%)	$2,544 (24.74%)
3 BR	$38	$4,350	$3,768 (15.46%)	$3,007 (44.66%)
4+ BR	$26	$5,500	$5,049 (8.93%)	$4,083 (34.69%)

Historical Rents in Mission Viejo, CA

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Top Cities Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Mission Viejo. The average rent in Mission Viejo is currently $6,013 per month. Our records show that Laguna Niguel, CA, with an average rent of $5,250, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Mission Viejo, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,800 per month.

Let's compare Mission Viejo, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.02% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA are about 29.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Mission Viejo, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,325	$3,500	$5,250
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,150	$4,275	$5,900
San Clemente, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,700	$6,125
Laguna Beach, CA	N/A	$6,500	$6,500	$8,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Viejo

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Mission Viejo

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,460. That's roughly around $37 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $4,460. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,460, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Mission Viejo, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Mission Viejo, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Viejo, CA is 9.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA is 10.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$1,994	$2,595	$3,400	$4,460

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Mission Viejo, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,250.

The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Mission Viejo, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,325	$3,500	$5,250
92629, Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,300	$4,275	$5,850
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,800	$4,985
92672, San Clemente, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,500	$5,925
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,848	$5,225

Frequently Asked Questions - Mission Viejo Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Mission Viejo, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,625. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Mission Viejo, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Mission Viejo, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Viejo.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,374 and an average price per square feet of $43.40. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Viejo.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,089 and an average price per square feet of $34.37. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mission Viejo.

How have rent prices in Mission Viejo, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Mission Viejo, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Mission Viejo, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Mission Viejo, CA is around $2,900/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.