1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (46 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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The Lodge At Coto
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The Lodge At Coto

23501 Avenida La CazaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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Saddleback Place
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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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eaves Mission Viejo
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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: September 14, 2025

There are currently 135 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,135 to $4,702. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Las Flores37$2,735$2,360
Tijeras Creek Golf Club36$2,540$2,135
Samlarc35$2,482$2,135
Rancho Santa Margarita Central27$2,430$2,135

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 $3,149. Las Flores Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 968 square feet and currently listed start at $2,935. 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$3,149
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan C968 Sq Ft$2,935
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,379
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA2805 Sq Ft$2,346
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,620
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,375
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down774 Sq Ft$2,099
Avalon Baker RanchA4769 Sq Ft$2,964
SkyviewMt. Baldy739 Sq Ft$2,592
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave720 Sq Ft$2,259

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $2,025 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the Palermo Model at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita starting at $2,046 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,568. 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$2,025
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,046
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,135
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A$2,140
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,195
eaves Santa MargaritaA1$2,200
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,249
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave$2,259
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesBella$2,295
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Two$2,315

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58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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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 $2,025.

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 $2,568.

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 $3,149 at Madrid.

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