Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita North Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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Rancho Santa Margarita North, Mission Viejo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area of Mission Viejo, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arroyo at Baker Ranch priced from $1,778. Villa La Paz Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita North apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$1,778
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,095
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,140
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,159
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita North, CA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3x2KAR Model at Madrid in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,037. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita North apartment is the Plan B2 Model at The Highlands starting at $3,375 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Margarita North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madrid3x2KAR3BR,2BA$3.12
The HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$3.38
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.12
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$1.82
River Oaks ApartmentsApt 572: $1000 Off Move In Special2BR,2BA$3.12
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.42
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.19
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.36
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.57

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Rancho Santa Margarita North, Mission Viejo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North is at eaves Santa Margarita listed at $2,085.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment is $2,095 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North is starting from $1,778 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

What is the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Santa Margarita North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madrid and starts from $4,037.

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