
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (56 Rentals)


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The Highlands

eaves Santa Margarita

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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita

Villa La Paz Apartment Homes

51 Via Prado, Unit 51 via prado
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111 Via Serena, Unit SI FL2-ID4790A

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111 Via Serena, Unit SI FL2-ID5733A

10 Timbre, Unit 172

51 Via Prado

2 Tierra Seguro

189 Pasto Rico

80 Calle De Los Ninos

34 Vía Solaz, Unit 113

31 Calle Katrina

Belflora
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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

154 Canyon Woods Apartments

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Mosaic Apartment Homes

The Arbors

Avalon Baker Ranch

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Siena Terrace
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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch

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Adagio on the Green

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Vista Del Lago

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Westridge Apartment Homes

28436 Yosemite Dr

154 California Ct

494 Calle Cadiz
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28084 Lucaya

Casa Loma

Saddleback Place

Silveroak at IronRidge

30522 Hunky Dory Ln

19801 Meadow Ridge Dr

eaves Mission Viejo

Emerald Court Apartment Homes

55+ Remington at Ladera Ranch

Madrid
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments | $2,245 | $2,125 | $2,318 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $2,150 | $6,650 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,785 | $5,470 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,342 | $3,709 | $4,765 |
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Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 16, 2026There are currently 133 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,785 to $5,611. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samlarc | 37 | $3,313 | $2,785 |
| Tijeras Creek Golf Club | 35 | $3,419 | $2,785 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Central | 31 | $3,199 | $2,785 |
| Las Flores | 30 | $3,595 | $2,965 |
Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at The Highlands in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood and is 1,179 square feet priced from $3,550. Vista Del Lago in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,150 square feet and currently listed start at $3,482. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands | Plan B3 | 1,179 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
| Vista Del Lago | Verde Townhome Renovated | 1,150 Sq Ft | $3,482 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Tuscany | 1,135 Sq Ft | $2,949 |
| Las Flores Apartment Homes | Plan F | 1,131 Sq Ft | $3,375 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Lily | 1,125 Sq Ft | $3,238 |
| Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | B3 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $3,185 |
| Los Alisos at Mission Viejo | Two Bedroom B2E | 1,094 Sq Ft | $3,445 |
| 55+ Remington at Ladera Ranch | Plan 7 | 1,063 Sq Ft | $3,647 |
| Ridgecrest Apartments | Plan B | 1,050 Sq Ft | $3,201 |
| Madrid | 2x2MOR | 1,049 Sq Ft | $3,466 |
Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 16, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Plan B Model starting from $2,785 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom is the B1G Model at eaves Santa Margarita starting at $2,815 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $3,372. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villa La Paz Apartment Homes | Plan B | $2,785 |
| eaves Santa Margarita | B1G | $2,815 |
| Siena Terrace | Portofino | $2,917 |
| Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Tuscany | $2,949 |
| Mosaic Apartment Homes | Plan C | $2,965 |
| Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | $2,965 |
| Villas Antonio Apartment Homes | Plan Five | $2,975 |
| Vista Del Lago | Loma | $2,979 |
| Villas Aliento Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | $3,060 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch | Heather | $3,074 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes listed at $2,785.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,372.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 1,179 square feet unit starting from $3,550 at The Highlands.
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