2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (48 Rentals)

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31 Calle Katrina
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31 Calle Katrina

31 Calle KatrinaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Belflora
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Belflora

19 De LilaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

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$3,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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26497 Verdugo

Mission ViejoCA92692
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Saddleback Place
2 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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Madrid
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Madrid

28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692
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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 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 03, 2026

There are currently 145 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,385 to $4,749. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Samlarc42$3,056$2,490
Rancho Santa Margarita Central40$2,999$2,490
Tijeras Creek Golf Club32$3,140$2,385
Las Flores31$3,386$2,385

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,304 square feet priced from $3,520. 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 $3,389. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesLyon1,304 Sq Ft$3,520
Vista Del LagoVerde Townhome1,150 Sq Ft$3,389
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 51,150 Sq Ft$3,050
Madrid2x25NEV1,147 Sq Ft$3,544
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaTuscany1,135 Sq Ft$2,867
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan F1,131 Sq Ft$3,145
Sonterra at Foothill RanchLily1,125 Sq Ft$3,125
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down1,124 Sq Ft$3,441
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan C1,105 Sq Ft$3,110
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB31,100 Sq Ft$2,843

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Plan 3 Model starting from $2,480 at Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom is the Plan B Model at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes starting at $2,490 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $3,145. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 3$2,480
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan B$2,490
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan C$2,535
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan C$2,585
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,710
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Six$2,800
Siena TerracePortofino$2,802
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMontecito$2,825
Vista Del LagoLoma$2,830
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB3$2,843

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

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 $3,145.

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 1,304 square feet unit starting from $3,520 at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently 961 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!