Is this property currently leasing units?

Yes. There are 15 available units at this property.

How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?

This property has 14 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 10 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.

What's the square footage of the available units?

The available units range from 882 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 $2,875 to $3,495. The Highlands has 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,875 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $3,195.

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.

Updated 7 hours ago

The Highlands

31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.5 15 reviews

1 - 2 Bed

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1 - 2 Bath

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882 - 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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Floor plans

1 beds (2)

1 Bed • 1 Bath

$2,770 - $2,875

905 ft²

2 Available

Managed By: Lyon Living

28H

$2,875

Available Jan 6^th, 2026

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16L

$2,770

Available Feb 9^th, 2026

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1 Bed • 1 Bath

$1,686 - $2,185

766 ft²

0 Available

Managed By: Lyon Living

01E

$Ask

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01C

$1,686

Rented

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20E

$1,695

Rented

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07K

$1,860

Rented

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15E

$2,010

Rented

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18I

$2,110

Rented

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15G

$2,185

Rented

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07E

$1,995

Rented

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04K

$1,990

Rented

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20K

$1,995

Rented

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2 beds (13)

2 Beds • 2 Bath

$3,195 - $3,495

1000 ft²

10 Available

Managed By: Lyon Living

01B

$3,195

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10B

$3,195

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33B

$3,495

Available Now

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25F

$3,295

Available Now

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07N

$3,395

Available Now

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16M

$3,340

Available Now

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07M

$3,410

Available Now

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18N

$3,395

Available Now

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04B

$3,450

Available Dec 13^th, 2025

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22G

$3,390

Available Dec 15^th, 2025

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2 Beds • 2 Bath

$3,235 - $3,305

882 ft²

3 Available

Managed By: Lyon Living

29A

$3,305

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21B

$3,280

Available Now

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23B

$3,235

Available Dec 8^th, 2025

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2 Beds • 2 Bath

$2,850 - $3,545

1179 ft²

0 Available

Managed By: Lyon Living

10G

$Ask

Rented

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07G

$Ask

Rented

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18H

$2,850

Rented

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10H

$2,875

Rented

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33G

$2,930

Rented

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01H

$3,255

Rented

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20H

$3,530

Rented

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20G

$3,545

Rented

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04G

$3,270

Rented

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01G

$3,395

Rented

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Where you'll live

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Location ratings

Walk Score®

Somewhat Walkable

Bike Score®

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:

$0.00

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 7 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

August 08, 2018

I live here

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...

Glamma

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!

Dennis

July 19, 2017

DO NOT MOVE HERE unless you enjoy living in a construction site. Major repairs are being done. All patio fence is being replaced in every apartment, each...

Linda

April 06, 2017

Oscar

March 20, 2017

I have been a resident for 1 &1/2 years going on 2 , my mother roughly 8-10 years in different units and location on...

Sandra

May 25, 2016

For your information , I just rented the apartament and home is what you make of it ! Not for what is out side!!...

May 04, 2015

Leasing and maintenance staff are so friendly as are the residents. It's quiet, in a good location, the apartments are nice and clean. They are very dog...

April 06, 2015

I have lived here for one month and I'm overwhelmed at the amount of dog feces left behind by owners.

July 18, 2012

Very friendly office staff and maintenance people, but pest control must be a problem as I've had 5 run ins with Black Widows and other annoying bugs.

November 26, 2011

Ive lived here going on 4 years and love this place. Great and friendly ofdice and maitenance staff.

September 17, 2010

I have lived here for over a year. Yes they are a little more expensive then there competition but you get what you pay...

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	Monthly Rent	Rent per Sq. Ft.	Suggested Monthly Income
The Highlands
1BR	$2,823	$3.10	$8,468
2BR	$3,337	$3.40	$10,011
Rancho Santa Margarita Average
1BR	$2,423	$3.40	$7,270
2BR	$2,974	$3.20	$8,921
3BR	$5,194	$3.60	$15,581
4BR	$7,544	$3.80	$22,632

Available Units in Rancho Santa Margarita
Studio	2
1BR	50
2BR	59
3BR	12
4BR	4

The Highlands

31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The Highlands Rent vs. Rancho Santa Margarita Average

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