Studio Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (8 Rentals)

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 05, 2025

There are currently 14 available Studio apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,175 to $2,908. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Las Flores7$2,405$2,175
Tijeras Creek Golf Club3$2,225$2,175
Rancho Santa Margarita Central2$2,355$2,275
Samlarc2$2,355$2,275

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Adagio on the Green in the Highland Park neighborhood and is 662 square feet priced from $2,380. Los Alisos at Mission Viejo in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 568 square feet and currently listed start at $2,299. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Adagio on the GreenA8662 Sq Ft$2,380
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoStudio E1A568 Sq Ft$2,299
Westridge Apartment HomesNavaho525 Sq Ft$2,110

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments

As of August 05, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Navaho Model starting from $2,110 at Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita Studio is the Aloe Model at SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES starting at $2,173 in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,302. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Westridge Apartment HomesNavaho$2,110
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloe$2,173
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan A$2,175

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Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,110.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,302.

What is the largest available Studio Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 662 square feet unit starting from $2,380 at Adagio on the Green.

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