Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (49 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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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita
$2,325 - $5,970

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Base Rent$2,325 - $5,970

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Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit (Refundable) $500.00 - Pet Management - Third Party $25-$30
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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita

22751 El PradoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
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$2,319 - $3,707Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita

29752 Melinda RdRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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eaves Santa Margarita
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$2,375 - $3,130Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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eaves Santa Margarita

111 Via Serena ViaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Las Flores Apartment Homes
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$2,575 - $3,825Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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Las Flores Apartment Homes

381 SableRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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property at 34 Via Meseta
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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34 Via Meseta

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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property at 205 Montana del Lago Dr
$5,995

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Base Rent$5,995

Total Monthly Price$5,995
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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205 Montana del Lago Dr

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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property at 111 Via Serena
$3,480 - $3,690

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Base Rent$3,690

Total Monthly Price$3,690
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 2
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111 Via Serena

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita

30751 El CorazonRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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River Oaks Apartments
$2,495 - $2,995Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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River Oaks Apartments

20700-20702 El Toro RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals
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$2,670 - $7,484Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals

26371 PalomaFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
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The Arbors
$2,635 - $3,530Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $35.00 - We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. Breed restrictions apply. We accept cats and dogs. There is a $35 pet rent per cat or $50 pet rent per dog. There is also a $500 pet deposit per pet. Please call our Leasing Center for a complete pet policy.
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The Arbors

26356 Vintage Woods RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Avalon Baker Ranch
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$2,715 - $4,710Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Avalon Baker Ranch

1000 LupineLake Forest, CA 92630
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Adagio on the Green
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$2,922 - $4,705

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Base Rent$2,922 - $4,705

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyDogs, Cats and Other Pets Allowed
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Siena Terrace
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$2,404 - $2,986Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Siena Terrace

20041 Osterman RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch
$2,485 - $3,323Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch

26322 Towne Centre DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
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Vista Del Lago
$2,487 - $3,521Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Vista Del Lago

21622 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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property at 26022 Terra Bella Ave
$4,580

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,580

Total Monthly Price$4,580
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Feb 1, 2027
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26022 Terra Bella Ave

Laguna HillsCA92653
property at 19611 Dorado Dr
$6,995

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Base Rent$6,995

Total Monthly Price$6,995
4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent
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19611 Dorado Dr

Trabuco CanyonCA92679
property at 7 Rue Delacroix
$9,500

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Base Rent$9,500

Total Monthly Price$9,500
4 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent
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7 Rue Delacroix

Coto De CazaCA92679

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Casa Loma
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Casa Loma

25765 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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eaves Mission Viejo
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Ridgecrest Apartments
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent (Dog) $50-$75/mo
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Ridgecrest Apartments

21486 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

There are currently 107 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
Tijeras Creek Golf Club4/478$2,991
Rancho Santa Margarita Central4/465$2,786
Samlarc3.5/476$2,821
Las Flores3/455$3,110

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 $2,150. The second cheapest Rancho Santa Margarita Pet Friendly apartment is the Navaho Model at Westridge Apartment Homes, which is a Studio starting at $2,290 in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Rancho Santa Margarita apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up$2,150
Westridge Apartment HomesNavaho$2,290
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA1$2,325
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One$2,330
The ArborsPlan A1$2,635
Siena TerraceCorsica$2,732
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey$2,775
Adagio on the GreenA3/A4$2,922
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoTwo Bedroom B2C$3,094
Crestwood Apartment Homes22C$3,200

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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 Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,319.

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 $3,577.

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 1,390 square feet unit starting from $2,319 at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita.

What is the average size for Rancho Santa Margarita Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently at 649 sq ft.

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