Average Rent in Mission Viejo, CA

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Current Versus Historical Mission Viejo, CA Rents

Mission Viejo rentals average $2,537 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,400, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $79 (3.72%) year-over-year from $2,121 to $2,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $601 (-19.16%) year-over-year from $3,138 to $2,537. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $370 (10.79%) year-over-year from $3,430 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (0.98%) year-over-year from $4,233 to $4,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,671 (30.80%) year-over-year from $5,424 to $7,095. 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 11.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.71% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$43.99	$2,537	$3,138 (-19.16%)	$2,489 (1.94%)
2 BR	$37.77	$3,800	$3,430 (10.79%)	$3,110 (22.21%)
3 BR	$33.85	$4,275	$4,233 (0.98%)	$4,291 (-0.37%)
4+ BR	$29.67	$7,095	$5,424 (30.80%)	$5,533 (28.22%)

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 $4,998 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, 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 $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Mission Viejo, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.66% 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	$2,963	$2,725	$3,100	$3,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,609	$3,200	$3,723
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,500	$4,225
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,900	$4,925
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,520	$3,200	$4,998
Irvine, CA	$2,732	$2,839	$3,800	$5,000
San Clemente, CA	$2,775	$2,575	$4,225	$5,050
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,350	$5,200	$6,335
Laguna Beach, CA	$3,200	$3,995	$6,900	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Mission Viejo

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo. Some of these neighborhoods include SAMLARC, Portola Springs, and Orange County Great Park. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, CA is currently around $5,750 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $5,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mission Viejo's average rent, which is only $4,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mission Viejo, SAMLARC has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $6,999 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
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,609	$3,200	$3,600
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	$1,790	$3,800	$5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,000	$4,050	$6,000
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$4,000	$4,200	$6,500	$6,999

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 $4,900. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Mission Viejo, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mission Viejo, CA is 2.66% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mission Viejo, CA is 5.16% 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	$2,605	$3,604	$4,900

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 $4,986. A total of 2 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 $4,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 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 $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 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	$2,700	$3,800	$5,500
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,563	$3,800	$4,400
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,900	$5,500
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,900	$4,925
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,500	$4,200
92630, Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,450	$3,200	$5,000
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,775	$2,575	$4,225	$4,973
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,800	$3,750	$6,000

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 $4,400. 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 $2,537 and an average price per square feet of $43.99. There are a total of 6 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 $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $37.77. 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Mission Viejo, CA is around $3,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.