1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (44 Rentals)

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Mission Courts II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Courts II

21 HemlockRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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The Lodge At Coto
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lodge At Coto

23501 Avenida La CazaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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Saddleback Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 30, 2025

There are currently 203 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,075 to $7,086. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Samlarc57$2,470$2,075
Tijeras Creek Golf Club54$2,562$2,075
Rancho Santa Margarita Central49$2,451$2,075
Las Flores43$2,700$2,320

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,202 square feet priced from $3,099. Adagio on the Green in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,192 square feet and currently listed start at $3,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid1x1CAL1,202 Sq Ft$3,099
Adagio on the GreenA21,192 Sq Ft$3,050
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA3930 Sq Ft$2,861
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,397
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B805 Sq Ft$2,645
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,443
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCambria778 Sq Ft$2,774
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury777 Sq Ft$2,913
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down774 Sq Ft$2,143
The HighlandsPlan A1766 Sq Ft$2,570

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,995 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the Plan D Model at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes starting at $2,075 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,713. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up$1,995
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,075
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,075
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A$2,105
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,180
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,190
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,265
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,265
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,289
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA1$2,290

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Getting Around Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Saddleback Ranch Apartments listed at $1,995.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,713.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 1,202 square feet unit starting from $3,099 at Madrid.

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