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Aliso Viejo, CA

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Mature trees cover this picturesque SoCal suburb

Suburban Upscale Family-Friendly Peaceful Picturesque Modern

Situated in the San Joaquin Hills of southern Orange County, Aliso Viejo is an upscale master-planned community brimming with attractive homes, excellent schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Aliso Viejo, which translates to “old alder” in Spanish, is known for its lush landscaping, scenic parks, and sweeping mountain views.

The expansive Wood Canyon Wilderness Park is among Aliso Viejo residents’ top destinations for outdoor recreation, boasting exceptional wildlife watching and winding trails across 4,500 acres. Aliso Viejo is also convenient to Crystal Cove State Park, Laguna Nigel Regional Park, Aliso Beach, and Laguna Beach.

Suburban amenities abound in Aliso Viejo, with numerous national retailers and popular restaurants in the Town Center as well as the nearby Laguna Hills Mall. Getting around from Aliso Viejo is a breeze with convenience to Route 73 and I-5.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Aliso Viejo, CA is $2,578 for a studio, $2,751 for one bedroom, $3,474 for two bedrooms, and $4,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aliso Viejo has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,751/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$4,057/month
1,391 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,261/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,934/month
1,439 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Canyon Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

467 Students

9
out of 10

Don Juan Avila Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

668 Students

7
out of 10

Oak Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

589 Students

7
out of 10

Wood Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

5
out of 10

Don Juan Avila Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

916 Students

9
out of 10

Aliso Viejo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

819 Students

8
out of 10

Aliso Niguel High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,774 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Aliso Beach

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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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 February 2025.