1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (55 Rentals)

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29 Via Cresta, Unit 29
$2,350
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8

29 Via Cresta, Unit 29

29 Via CrestaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Mission Courts II
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Mission Courts II

21 HemlockRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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property at 9 Pegasus Dr

$2,495

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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679
property at 24950 Via Florecer

$3,110 - $3,730

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24950 Via Florecer

Mission ViejoCA92692
property at 25761 Le Parc

$2,850 - $2,895

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25761 Le Parc

Lake ForestCA92630

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Casa Loma
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Casa Loma

25765 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Saddleback Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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30522 Hunky Dory Ln
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30522 Hunky Dory Ln

30522 Hunky Dory LnTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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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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eaves Mission Viejo
1 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission 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: August 02, 2026

There are currently 142 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,209 to $5,035. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Samlarc41$2,503$2,209
Tijeras Creek Golf Club39$2,690$2,290
Rancho Santa Margarita Central37$2,503$2,209
Las Flores25$2,745$2,300

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 885 square feet priced from $2,629. Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $2,357. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid1x1FIG885 Sq Ft$2,629
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,357
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla830 Sq Ft$2,622
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA2805 Sq Ft$2,678
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B805 Sq Ft$2,605
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,425
Adagio on the GreenA6779 Sq Ft$2,892
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCambria778 Sq Ft$2,981
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury777 Sq Ft$2,975
The HighlandsPlan A1766 Sq Ft$2,710

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $2,188 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the Plan 1 Model at Emerald Court Apartment Homes starting at $2,205 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,624. 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$2,188
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,205
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena$2,209
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,290
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B$2,300
eaves Mission ViejoA3$2,330
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B$2,384
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,397
Vista Del LagoCosta$2,416
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One$2,420

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

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 $2,624.

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 885 square feet unit starting from $2,629 at Madrid.

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