Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Viejo, CA Rents

Mission Viejo rentals average $2,351 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.70%) year-over-year from $2,142 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $611 (-20.27%) year-over-year from $3,013 to $2,402. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $291 (8.55%) year-over-year from $3,398 to $3,689. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.88%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $625 (10.82%) year-over-year from $5,775 to $6,400. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.75% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$41.86	$2,402	$3,013 (-20.27%)	$2,398 (0.19%)
2 BR	$37.35	$3,689	$3,398 (8.55%)	$3,089 (19.41%)
3 BR	$35.14	$4,500	$4,250 (5.88%)	$4,098 (9.80%)
4+ BR	$30.23	$6,400	$5,775 (10.82%)	$5,098 (25.53%)

Historical Rents in Mission Viejo, CA

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Top Cities Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Mission Viejo. The average rent in Mission Viejo is currently $4,850 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,945, 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 $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Mission Viejo, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.59% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA are about 2.24% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Mission Viejo, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,900	$2,500	$3,000	$2,945
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,480	$2,901	$3,938
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,375	$4,000
Lake Forest, CA	$2,175	$2,345	$3,110	$4,350
San Clemente, CA	$2,900	$2,650	$3,750	$4,850
Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,700	$3,790	$4,900
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,975	$5,000
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$2,998	$5,218	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,850	$3,923	$7,000	$9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo. Some of these neighborhoods include Northwood, Orange County Great Park, and The Village. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, CA is currently around $5,900 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mission Viejo's average rent, which is only $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, Northwood has the most affordable average rent at $4,995 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mission Viejo. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$3,500	$4,995
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,850	$4,500	$5,900
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$2,950	$3,998	$6,800	$9,000

Top Counties Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 1 counties located by Mission Viejo, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,800. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Mission Viejo, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Viejo, CA is 8.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA is 4.58% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,600	$2,550	$3,500	$4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Mission Viejo, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,750. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92656, Aliso Viejo, CA at $3,950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,940 per month is 92602, Irvine, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Mission Viejo, CA is $2,451 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,738 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,700	$5,600
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,402	$3,775	$4,500
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,900	$3,800	$5,200
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,975	$5,000
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,375	$3,950
92630, Lake Forest, CA	$2,175	$2,200	$2,950	$4,500
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,900	$2,650	$3,900	$4,500
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,340	$3,700	$5,940

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 $4,500. 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 one bedroom apartment in Mission Viejo, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,351 and an average price per square feet of $41.86. There are a total of 8 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 $3,668 and an average price per square feet of $37.35. There are a total of 36 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Mission Viejo, CA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.