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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments | $2,285 | $2,200 | $2,418 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $2,014 | $4,425 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $2,680 | $4,865 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,135 | $3,455 | $5,175 |
There are currently 181 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,235 to $4,873. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tijeras Creek Golf Club | 52 | $2,663 | $2,235 |
| Las Flores | 48 | $2,802 | $2,295 |
| Samlarc | 46 | $2,555 | $2,235 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Central | 35 | $2,530 | $2,235 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Las Flores Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood and is 968 square feet priced from $2,940. Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 930 square feet and currently listed start at $2,871. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores Apartment Homes | Plan C | 968 Sq Ft | $2,940 |
| Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | A3 | 930 Sq Ft | $2,871 |
| The Highlands | Plan A2 | 905 Sq Ft | $2,830 |
| Madrid | 1x1FIG | 885 Sq Ft | $2,725 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Venice | 835 Sq Ft | $2,527 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Mandevilla | 830 Sq Ft | $2,508 |
| 154 Canyon Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 780 Sq Ft | $2,425 |
| SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES | Cambria | 778 Sq Ft | $2,786 |
| Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals | Residence 3 Luxury | 777 Sq Ft | $2,993 |
| Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Down | 774 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
As of March 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,999 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the Plan 2 Model at Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes starting at $2,180 in the Highland Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,628. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | $1,999 |
| Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | $2,180 |
| 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Palermo | $2,233 |
| Villa La Paz Apartment Homes | Plan D | $2,235 |
| Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes | Plan B | $2,255 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Siena | $2,317 |
| eaves Santa Margarita | A1 | $2,320 |
| Westridge Apartment Homes | Su Casa | $2,320 |
| Mosaic Apartment Homes | Plan B | $2,330 |
| Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | $2,335 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Saddleback Ranch Apartments listed at $1,999.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,628.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 968 square feet unit starting from $2,940 at Las Flores Apartment Homes.
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