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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

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$2,357 - 2,979
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
$2,359 - 2,964
Skyview
Deal
5.0
21022 Los Alisos Blvd Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
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Covered Parking
28
$4,150
41 Paseo Vespertino
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Rancho Santa Margarita Central
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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Senior Community
Luxury
Section 8
57
$2,326 - 3,010
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
29
$4,099
62 Calle De Los Ninos
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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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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35
$2,500
85 Castano
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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25
$2,100
66 Via Terrano
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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8
$2,400
74 Via Terrano
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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24
$3,250
14 San Angelo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Mar. 1, 2026
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$3,950
45 Desert Thorn
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$4,150
Picture Perfect! 3 Br/3 Ba End Unit Condo With Direct Access 2 Car Garage
52 Tierra Seguro Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Mar. 14, 2026
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30
$5,500
108 Wild St
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 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 | Jun. 9, 2026
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Trabuco Highlands
16
$3,900
246 Montana Del Lago Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$6,500
9 El Guiro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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1
$4,300
175 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Apr. 22, 2026
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1
$5,500
28881 Greenacres
Orange, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Stoneybrook
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$2,975
34 DIANTHUS
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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13
$3,450
123 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$4,700
1 Vista Sierra
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,800
74 Flor De Sol
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
6
$2,995
21597 San Lorenzo
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Stoneybrook
30
$4,200
21406 Dahlia Ct
Trabuco Canyon, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Trabuco Highlands
28
$3,100
6 Vía Contento
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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55
$2,695 - 3,615
The Highlands
Deal
4.5
31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
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$4,795
21432 Bastia
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | May. 4, 2026
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Storage
27
$4,800
49 Sanctuary Ln
Mission Viejo, CA
3 BR | Mar. 15, 2026
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$3,850
6 Via Andorra
Trabuco Canyon, 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 37 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 $2,328 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 $2,491 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 $3,010 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 1,815 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 $2,980 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 $2,980 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,650 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:
February Rent Report

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

Rancho Santa Margarita rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, 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 January to February, 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 $.

February 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.

February 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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