1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (53 Rentals)

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property at 34 Via Meseta
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
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34 Via Meseta

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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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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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
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9 Pegasus Dr

Coto De CazaCA92679
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Madrid
1 Bedroom Apartments

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: September 17, 2026

There are currently 129 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,260 to $4,627. 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 Club40$2,627$2,285
Samlarc36$2,558$2,260
Rancho Santa Margarita Central32$2,538$2,260
Las Flores21$2,859$2,485

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at The Highlands in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood and is 905 square feet priced from $2,760. Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 861 square feet and currently listed start at $2,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The HighlandsPlan A2905 Sq Ft$2,760
Madrid1x1EST861 Sq Ft$2,649
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,527
55+ Remington at Ladera RanchPlan 9833 Sq Ft$3,189
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B805 Sq Ft$2,685
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA2805 Sq Ft$2,590
Adagio on the GreenA6779 Sq Ft$2,992
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury777 Sq Ft$2,915
Avalon Baker RanchA3767 Sq Ft$2,700
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey760 Sq Ft$2,775

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Costa Model starting from $2,260 at Vista Del Lago 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 $2,285 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,669. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vista Del LagoCosta$2,260
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,285
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,295
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,315
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena$2,319
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,356
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA1$2,368
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave$2,375
eaves Santa MargaritaA1$2,385
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Two$2,395

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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 $2,669.

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 905 square feet unit starting from $2,760 at The Highlands.

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