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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 Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $1,974. Villas Aliento Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita North apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$1,974
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,045
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,170
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,225
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$2,235

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

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area is the $2.91 price per square foot Lyon Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,790. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita North apartment is the $1000 Off Move In Special: Upgraded 2x2 in Lake... Model at River Oaks Apartments starting at $3,045 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo 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.
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesLyon2BR,2.5BA$2.91
River Oaks Apartments$1000 Off Move In Special: Upgraded 2x2 in Lake...2BR,2BA$3.17
Crestwood Apartment Homes21AL2BR,1BA$3.47
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.51
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.26
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.47
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.51
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.58
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.67
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A11BR,1BA$3.64

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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 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $1,974.

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 $2,050 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.

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 $2,717 at Vista Del Lago.

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 Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita and starts from $3,569.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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