Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samlarc Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $2,125 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Samlarc area of Rancho Santa Margarita.

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 51 Via Prado
$2,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,750
Total Monthly Price$2,750
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15

51 Via Prado, Unit 51 via prado

51 Via Prado
Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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 $2,198. Vista Del Lago has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,260. 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$2,198
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$2,260
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,285
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,320
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samlarc, CA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samlarc area is the $2.67 price per square foot Milan Model at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita in the in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood starting from $3,709. The second greatest value Samlarc apartment is the Plan B2 Model at The Highlands starting at $3,315 with a $3.32 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.
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaMilan3BR,2BA$2.67
The HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$3.32
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$3.26
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.52
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.42
Vista Del LagoCosta Renovated1BR,1BA$3.52
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.46
Madrid1x1ALOR1BR,1BA$4.02
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$4.02
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$4.35

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 $2,260 at Vista Del Lago.

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 $2,785 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

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