Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita North Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,800 (26 Rentals)

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28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692

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29 Via Cresta, Unit 29
$2,350
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29 Via Cresta, Unit 29

29 Via CrestaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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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 $2,159. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,185. 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$2,159
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,185
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,215
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$2,237
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,255
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$2,335
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,353
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$2,365
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,367
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2,452

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

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area is the $2.92 price per square foot Lourdes Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,670. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita North apartment is the Plan B Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,026 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central 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 HomesLourdes2BR,2.5BA$2.92
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.88
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR22BR,1BA$2.21
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re...2BR,2BA$3.02
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.63
The HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.39
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.56
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.38
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena1BR,1BA$3.64

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,185.

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 $2,237 at Cortesia at 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 $2,159 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

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