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The Highlands


31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.5 15 reviews
1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

766 - 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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Deal

Up to 1 Month on Us
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,965
905 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Lyon Living
33J
$2,965
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,650 - $2,660
766 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: Lyon Living
16E
$2,650
Available Now
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11C
$2,660
Available Jun 6th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,045 - $3,195
882 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: Lyon Living
23B
$3,095
Available Now
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24B
$3,045
Available Now
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03B
$3,055
Available Now
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27A
$3,195
Available Jul 13th, 2026
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,115 - $3,365
1000 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: Lyon Living
16A
$3,195
Available Jun 6th, 2026
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22E
$3,365
Available Jul 7th, 2026
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25E
$3,115
Available Jul 9th, 2026
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20N
$3,170
Available Jul 12th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
59
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score®
56
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Storage
Fireplace
Pool
Walk In Closets
Walking Trails
Bike Trails
Professional On-site Management
On-site Maintenance
Dog Park
Section 8
Tennis Court
Business Center
Playground
24-hour Maintenance
Gated Entry
Bath Tub
High / Vaulted Ceiling
Tile Floor
Central A / C
Microwave
Breakfast Nook
Carpet
Balcony, Deck, Patio
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

None

Application Fee:

$47.60

Security Deposit:

$500.00

Property details
Description

The Highlands, a distinctive apartment community in Rancho Santa Margarita, sits among the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon. Choose your new home from our elegant, newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments, lofts, and townhomes. The open-concept apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, central heating and A/C, designer countertops, wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washer and dryer connections, and private entries. As a resident, have convenient access to the best dining, shopping, and outdoor activities in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Additional Details
Year Remodeled: 2019
Total Unit Count: 184
Last Updated: Updated 12 hours ago
Contact Number: (949) 858-8185
Property manager information
Lyon Living
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Office Hours
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Cox Communications, Inc. 1000.0 35.0
Consolidated Smart Broadband Systems, LLC 300.0 30.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
ViaSat, Inc. 100.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
Reviews
The Highlands
4.5
15 reviews
A
August 08, 2018
I live here
A
July 07, 2018
Nice place but charge to much for 30+ year old apartments (some things need to be updated). Garage is small, doesnt close half the...
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Glamma
March 15, 2018
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March 15, 2018
Jerry
March 09, 2018
Great apartment complex. Excellent management staff who responds quickly to all inquires. Maintenance guys (Alberto & Cristobal are awesome!
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The Highlands by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$99,300
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$113,500
per year
Rent report

The Highlands Rent vs. Rancho Santa Margarita Average

 The Highlands      Rancho Santa Margarita Average
1BR
$2,758
$2,514
$0
$900
$1,800
$2,700
$3,600
2BR
$3,154
$2,958
$0
$1,050
$2,100
$3,150
$4,200

The Highlands is asking 10% more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita.

If you upsized to an average priced Rancho Santa Margarita 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 15% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Rancho Santa Margarita studio apartment, you would pay 15% less per month.

The Highlands provides 10% more square footage than the average Rancho Santa Margarita 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Highlands
1BR $2,758 $3.40 $8,275
2BR $3,154 $3.40 $9,463
Rancho Santa Margarita Average
Studio $2,180 $9.70 $6,540
1BR $2,514 $3.40 $7,543
2BR $2,958 $3.00 $8,873
3BR $4,415 $3.20 $13,245
4BR $6,500 $3.30 $19,500

Availability in Rancho Santa Margarita

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 59 1BR units on the market in Rancho Santa Margarita. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
5% 51% 36% 7% 1%
Available Units in Rancho Santa Margarita
Studio 6
1BR 59
2BR 41
3BR 8
4BR 1
Location
Nearby College

Saddleback College

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center 8.09 mi.
Children's Hospital At Mission 8.13 mi.
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center 8.2 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department 0.71 mi.
Somerset Fire Department 1.02 mi.
Wakonda Fire Department 1.15 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 11 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 11 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 5 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 766 to 1,000 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $2,650 to $3,365. The Highlands has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,650 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,045.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 31872 Joshua Drive in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. It's 1.6 miles northeast from the center of Rancho Santa Margarita.
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