1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (52 Rentals)

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Mission Courts II
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Mission Courts II

21 HemlockRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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Adagio on the Green
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$2,715 - $3,135
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Casa Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
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eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Madrid
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Madrid

28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission 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: April 29, 2026

There are currently 186 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,500 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
Tijeras Creek Golf Club53$2,690$1,500
Samlarc50$2,565$1,500
Las Flores43$2,777$2,395
Rancho Santa Margarita Central40$2,535$1,500

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood and is 930 square feet priced from $2,933. Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA3930 Sq Ft$2,933
Madrid1x1FIG885 Sq Ft$2,995
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,597
55+ Remington at Ladera RanchPlan 9833 Sq Ft$2,930
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B805 Sq Ft$2,565
Avalon Baker RanchA5799 Sq Ft$2,875
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,600
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,425
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCambria778 Sq Ft$2,851
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury777 Sq Ft$2,820

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $2,013 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the Plan A Model at Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes starting at $2,160 in the Highland Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,623. 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$2,013
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A$2,160
eaves Santa MargaritaA1$2,165
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,180
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,205
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,205
eaves Mission ViejoA1$2,225
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,233
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,250
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,340

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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 $2,013.

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 $2,623.

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 930 square feet unit starting from $2,933 at Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita.

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