Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (54 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Villas Aliento Apartment Homes
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$2,180 - $2,895Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Villas Aliento Apartment Homes

114 AlientoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita
$2,264 - $5,364Pet Friendly
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita welcomes your pets. Cats and dogs are accepted with no weight limit. - Breed restrictions apply: Pit bulls, Rottweiler, Presa Canario, Dobermans, Mastiffs, Bull Terriers and Wolf Hybrids. For additional information about our pet policies please contact one of our friendly leasing professionals.
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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita

22751 El PradoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Las Flores Apartment Homes
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$2,480 - $5,445Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Las Flores Apartment Homes

381 SableRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
$2,229 - $3,609Pet Friendly
Pets must be spayed/neutered. - $500 Deposit
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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita

29752 Melinda RdRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Skyview
$2,488 - $3,950Pet Friendly
3 Pet Limit - null
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Skyview

21022 Los Alisos BlvdRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Villas Antonio Apartment Homes
$2,260 - $3,130Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Villas Antonio Apartment Homes

22482 Alma AldeaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Villa La Paz Apartment Homes
$2,185 - $2,990Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Villa La Paz Apartment Homes

1-2 Via AmistosaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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The Arbors
$2,450 - $3,415Pet Friendly
$35 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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The Arbors

26356 Vintage Woods RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Madrid
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$2,499 - $4,037Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $70 Monthly Pet Rent
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Madrid

28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals
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$2,676 - $8,037Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals

26371 PalomaFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
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Vista Del Lago
$2,358 - $3,594Pet Friendly
3 Pet Limit - null
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Vista Del Lago

21622 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Siena Terrace
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$2,359 - $2,871Pet Friendly
3 Pet Limit - null
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Siena Terrace

20041 Osterman RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES
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$2,174 - $3,259Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES

25162 Charlinda DrMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Crestwood Apartment Homes
$3,380Pet Friendly
$75 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Crestwood Apartment Homes

21011 Osterman RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Westridge Apartment Homes
$2,305 - $3,235Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - Westridge Apartment Homes is a pet-friendly community! We welcome both cats and dogs under 35 Lbs. Monthly pet rent of $40 will be charged per cat. Monthly pet rent of $50 will be charged per dog. Maximum of two pets per apartment home.
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Westridge Apartment Homes

26571 Normandale DrLake Forest, CA 92630
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Mosaic Apartment Homes
$2,230 - $3,060Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Mosaic Apartment Homes

27444 CamdenMission Viejo, CA 92692
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eaves Mission Viejo
Pet Friendly
$50 Monthly Pet Rent - $500 Deposit
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eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Emerald Court Apartment Homes
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Emerald Court Apartment Homes

21141-21142 Canada RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Ridgecrest Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions apply.
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Ridgecrest Apartments

21486 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630

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Bellecour Way Apartment Homes
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1 Pet Limit - Bellecour Way Apartment Homes is a pet-friendly community! We welcome both cats and dogs under 35 Lbs. Monthly pet rent of $25 will be charged per cat.Monthly pet rent of $50 will be charged per dog.Maximum of two pets per apartment home.
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Bellecour Way Apartment Homes

21041 Osterman RdLake Forest, CA 92630

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

There are currently 100 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area. Here is today’s list of the top 4 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Samlarc4/480$3,779
Tijeras Creek Golf Club4/458$4,726
Rancho Santa Margarita Central3.5/465$3,779
Las Flores3/460$3,997

Pet Friendliest Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for Rent

The Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita in the Samlarc neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.4 of 4. Villa La Paz Apartment Homes in the Samlarc neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.2 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita3.4/4Samlarc$2,264
Villa La Paz Apartment Homes3.2/4Samlarc$2,185
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes3.2/4Samlarc$2,295
The Highlands3/4Robinson Ranch$2,465

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The lowest priced Rancho Santa Margarita apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up 1 Bed Model at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second cheapest Rancho Santa Margarita Pet Friendly apartment is the Plan D Model at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,185 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up$2,045
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,185
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave$2,259
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA1$2,264
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesBella$2,295
Adagio on the GreenA8$2,345
River Oaks Apartments1 BR 1 BA Garage$2,395
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated$2,439
The HighlandsPlan A1$2,465
Madrid1x1ALOR$2,499

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58 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Villas Aliento Apartment Homes listed at $2,180.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,163.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 1,542 square feet unit starting from $2,260 at Villas Antonio Apartment Homes.

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