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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,517 | $2,700 | $4,995 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,603 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
Rancho Santa Margarita 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,407 | $4,800 | $6,700 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,450 | $8,400 | $8,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Rancho Santa Margarita Central | $3,700 | $2,400 | 3 |
Tijeras Creek Golf Club | $8,450 | $2,400 | 19 |
Samlarc | $8,500 | $2,400 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,013. Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Sedona | Studio, | $2,013 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
Villa La Paz Apartment Homes | Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita area is the $3.00 price per square foot Seine Model at Bellecour Way Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $4,185. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita apartment is the Montecito Model at SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES starting at $2,992 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Margarita apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bellecour Way Apartment Homes | Seine | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMES | Montecito | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Down | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals | Residence 4 Luxury | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
River Oaks Apartments | 2 BR 2 BA Premium w/ Garage | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
Skyview | Mt.Denali | 2BR,2BA | $3.15 |
eaves Mission Viejo | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
154 Canyon Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho Santa Margarita?
There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,025 to $9,905. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho Santa Margarita ranging from $2,400 to $13,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho Santa Margarita ranges from $2,400 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,900.
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