Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samlarc Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $2,000 (18 Rentals)

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28401 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Cheapest Available Samlarc Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samlarc area of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $2,031. Villa La Paz Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable Samlarc apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ Community FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,1BA$2,031
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,175
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,344
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,415
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samlarc, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samlarc area is the $3.02 price per square foot MOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re... Model at River Oaks Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Samlarc apartment is the Corazon Model at Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment Homes starting at $3,621 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Samlarc apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Oaks ApartmentsMOVE IN SPECIAL: Two Weeks Off First Month's Re...2BR,2BA$3.02
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesCorazon2BR,2BA$4.06
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.57
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice1BR,1BA$3.10
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.60
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.48
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.54
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.60
Madrid1x1ALOR1BR,1BA$4.04
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$3.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samlarc Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Samlarc Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Samlarc Apartment is $2,175 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Samlarc Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Samlarc is starting from $2,664 at Vista Del Lago.

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