Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samlarc Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $2,100 (11 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 1 Bed unit found at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes priced from $2,130. 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,164. Here are the most affordable Samlarc apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,130
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,164
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,225
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A11BR,1BA$2,257
Vista Del LagoAliso1BR,1BA$2,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samlarc, CA

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samlarc area is the $3.12 price per square foot MOVE IN SPECIAL: FIRST 2 WEEKS FREE! Upgraded 2... Model at River Oaks Apartments in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Samlarc apartment is the 1x1DGRAN Model at Madrid starting at $2,867 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo 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: FIRST 2 WEEKS FREE! Upgraded 2...2BR,2BA$3.12
Madrid1x1DGRAN1BR,1BA$3.21
The HighlandsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.67
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.77
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$3.35
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.53
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Two1BR,1BA$3.74
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesBella1BR,1BA$4.00
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A11BR,1BA$3.67
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$4.06

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,130 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 $2,585 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Samlarc Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Samlarc Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madrid and starts from $3,899.

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