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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita Central

31 - 39 of 39 Results
$2,375 - 4,037
Madrid
28401 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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California Crest
1
$2,950
17 BAYA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Pool
21
$6,250
22615 Summerfield
Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
House
Air Conditioning
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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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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
1
$4,795
21432 Bastia
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | May. 4, 2026
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Furnished
Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
Storage
61
$4,800
2 Hideaway Loop
Mission Viejo, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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Sienna Ridge
6
$2,100
31601 Vía Conejo
Coto De Caza, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$3,800
23821 Villena
Mission Viejo, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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43
$3,600
28222 Zurburan
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 45 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 $2,100 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 $2,460 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 $3,143 per month.

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.

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

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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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