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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

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3D Tour
$2,357 - 3,177
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
29752 Melinda Road Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
28
$2,494 - 3,918
Skyview
Deal
5.0
21022 Los Alisos Blvd Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
$2,375 - 4,037
Madrid
28401 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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California Crest
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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Luxury
Section 8
57
$2,260 - 3,270
eaves Santa Margarita
4.8
111 Via Serena Rancho Santa Marg, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Rancho Santa Margarita Central
33
$3,895
48 Calle de los Ninos
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
House
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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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Dishwasher
Pool
36
$5,300
15 Ametrine Way
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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Dishwasher
33
$3,950
45 Desert Thorn
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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59
$12,000
108 Wild St
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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1
$4,950
Updated & Furnished 3br Townhome With Loft & Lake Access
11 Wild Horse Loop Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Furnished
House
Pool
Trabuco Highlands
26
$6,500
9 El Guiro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
55
$2,660 - 3,365
The Highlands
Deal
4.5
31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
1
$5,300
8 Camellia
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | May. 22, 2026
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Wagon Wheel
1
$4,795
21432 Bastia
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | May. 29, 2026
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Dog Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
Storage
19
$9,400
22501 Birchcrest
Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
4
$7,500
1 Hideaway Loop
Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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33
3D Tour
$2,331 - 4,051
Los Alisos at Mission Viejo
28601 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
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Fitness Center
14
$3,800
23821 Villena
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 19 apartments available near Rancho Santa Margarita Central.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita Central?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Rancho Santa Margarita Central is around $2,235 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Rancho Santa Margarita Central is around $2,585 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Rancho Santa Margarita Central is around $3,062 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 1,860 apartments available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $2,110 per month.

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 $2,550 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 $2,970 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 $2,970 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 studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $84,000 to live comfortably.

Rancho Santa Margarita:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 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 April to May

Rancho Santa Margarita rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, 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 April to May, 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 $.

May 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.

May 2026 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

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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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