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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

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3D Tour
$2,297 - 3,637
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
Deal
29752 Melinda Road Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
51
$2,512 - 3,723
Skyview
5.0
21022 Los Alisos Blvd Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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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
57
$2,460 - 2,900
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
1
$3,800
80 Calle De Los Ninos
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fireplace
33
$3,950
45 Desert Thorn
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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1
$2,895
47 Gaviota #146
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
1
$2,290
79 Gaviota
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
59
$6,000
108 Wild Horse
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Air Conditioning
1
$5,500
Furnished Lakeside 4-bedroom Vacation Home Steps From Beach Club & Scenic Trails
205 Montana Del Lago Dr Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Nov. 11, 2026
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Dog Friendly
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Pool
1
$3,250
Beautiful Condo In Rsm
51 Tierra St Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Nov. 10, 2026
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Cat Friendly
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Dishwasher
1
$2,795
41 Via Hermosa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
Trabuco Highlands
29
$6,600
9 El Guiro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
1
$3,700
189 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
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1
$2,650
75 Via Ermitas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
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Dishwasher
55
$2,795 - 3,575
The Highlands
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
59
$6,300
1 Hideaway Loop
Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
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Air Conditioning
39
3D Tour
$2,624 - 4,258
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
19
$4,500
28 Via Helena
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Oct. 15, 2026
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Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Storage
1
$6,500
Large House On Corner Lot In Painted Trails!
87 Stardance Dr Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Sienna Ridge
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 $3,199 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 $2,637 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 $3,197 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 1,941 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 $2,500 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 $3,200 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 $3,200 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,610 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 $100,000 to live comfortably.

Rancho Santa Margarita:
October Rent Report

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

Rancho Santa Margarita rent prices decreased over the last month. From September to October, 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 September to October, 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 $.

October 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.

October 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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