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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita

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$2,257 - 2,967
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
29752 Melinda Road Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
28
$2,317 - 3,097
Skyview
5.0
21022 Los Alisos Blvd Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
1
$2,950
17 BAYA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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56
$2,380 - 2,805
eaves Santa Margarita
4.8
111 Via Serena Rancho Santa Marg, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Rancho Santa Margarita Central
55
$2,770 - 3,495
The Highlands
4.5
31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
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7
$2,100
66 Via Terrano
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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26
$6,500
9 El Guiro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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10
$2,269 - 2,864
55+ Fountainglen At Rancho Santa Margarita
30751 El Corazon Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Section 8
23
$2,225 - 3,958
Avila At Rancho Santa Margarita
22751 El Prado Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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33
$2,500
9 Vía Cresta
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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66
$5,200
225 Montana Del Lago Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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33
$3,750
31 Paseo Primero
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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33
$4,300
17 Paseo Dalia
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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14
$3,000
125 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,700
108 Flor De Sol
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
26
$4,500
1 Brisa Del Lago
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
30
$5,500
108 Wild St
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$6,500
31 Ledgewood Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Dec. 22, 2025
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22
$3,300
28 Vía Esperanza
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
23
$3,100
54 Dianthus
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$4,690
35 Calle Melinda
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
28
$4,900
10 Lazurite
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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14
$3,100
7 Pomelo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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28
$4,475
8 El Arreo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$3,900
246 Montana Del Lago Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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14
$3,600
64 Lobelia
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,500
78 Flor De Sol
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
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$3,650
31 Paseo Primero
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,950
Stylish And Furnished 3-bedroom + Loft Townhouse In Rancho Santa Margarita!
11 Wild Horse Loop Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Jan. 6, 2026
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52 Tierra Seguro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
1BR $2,440 $2,260 - $2,820
2BR $3,100 $2,500 - $3,700
3BR $4,490 $3,100 - $5,500
4+BR $5,850 $4,900 - $6,500
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,749 apartments available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $2,440 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $3,100 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, the average rent price is $3,100 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $98,000 to live comfortably.

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Rancho Santa Margarita:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Rancho Santa Margarita rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Rancho Santa Margarita average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Rancho Santa Margarita Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Rancho Santa Margarita rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Rancho Santa Margarita one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Rancho Santa Margarita experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Rancho Santa Margarita two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: Rancho Santa Margarita vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Rancho Santa Margarita and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Rancho Santa Margarita over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: Rancho Santa Margarita vs. National Comparisons

Rancho Santa Margarita Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Rancho Santa Margarita over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Rancho Santa Margarita average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Rancho Santa Margarita one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Rancho Santa Margarita and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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