Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samlarc Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $1,900 (10 Rentals)

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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+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $1,974. Villas Aliento Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Samlarc apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$1,974
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,045
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samlarc, CA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samlarc area is the $3.17 price per square foot $1000 Off Move In Special: Upgraded 2x2 in Lake... Model at River Oaks Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,045. The second greatest value Samlarc apartment is the Plan C Model at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes starting at $2,755 with a $2.90 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 Apartments$1000 Off Move In Special: Upgraded 2x2 in Lake...2BR,2BA$3.17
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$2.90
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.51
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.54
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.47
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.64
Madrid1x1ALOR1BR,1BA$3.68
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$3.72
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A11BR,1BA$3.67
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.85

Getting Around the Samlarc Neighborhood in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samlarc Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Samlarc?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Samlarc is at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $1,974.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Samlarc Apartment is $2,050 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.

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 $2,722 at Vista Del Lago.

What is the most affordable Samlarc Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Samlarc Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita and starts from $3,569.

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