Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pinecrest

$3,400/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pinecrest is $3,400 per month as of November 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.

$3.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pinecrest

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pinecrest rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA

Average rent prices in Pinecrest have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA

Rent prices in Pinecrest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pinecrest is $3,048, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Pinecrest run $2,561 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,136.

Listings

Studio

$2,475

-

21%

1 bedroom

$2,545

-

-

2 bedroom

$3,350

6%

-

3 bedroom

$4,225

13%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,300

No Change

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,475

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,225

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,300

Last year

31%

Los Ranchos

Average rent

$4,400

Silver Creek

Average rent

$3,995

Irvine Research Center

Average rent

$4,550

Califia

Average rent

$3,826

Canyon Estates

Average rent

$4,350

Painted Trails

Average rent

$4,100

Apartments

Average rent

$3,048

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$3,020

Last 30 days

20%

Houses

Average rent

$4,800

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Pinecrest and Los Ranchos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pinecrest

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,400
increased by132%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Los Ranchos, Coto De, CA.

Discover rentals in Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA

209 Niebla Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest apartment for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
28276 Coulter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest house for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
209 Niebla Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest apartment for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
209 Niebla Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest apartment for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
28276 Coulter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest house for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
209 Niebla Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pinecrest apartment for rent in Mission Viejo

3 beds

3 baths

$4,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Pinecrest, Mission Viejo, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pinecrest rental market.

How much is rent in Pinecrest?

The average rent in Pinecrest is $3,400 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pinecrest?

Average rent prices in Pinecrest have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Pinecrest rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pinecrest is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pinecrest?

To comfortably afford rent in Pinecrest, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).