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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 140 Rentals Available
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  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    New units available
    1 bd $2,387+
    2 bd $3,064
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (37)
    22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room filled with furniture and a book shelf
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,574+
    2 bd $3,326+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (2)
    25501 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,325+
    1 bd $2,197+
    2 bd $2,595+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (2)
    30751 El Corazon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A house with a red tile roof and a grey exterior with a green hedge in front.
    3 bd $4,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    59 Vía Barcelona, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Pet friendly
  • A modern kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    New listing
    4 bd $4,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    15 Ametrine Way, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Pet friendly

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  • a living room with two chairs and a fireplace
    1 bd $2,530+
    2 bd $3,146+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (7)
    21486 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,091+
    2 bd $2,731+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (2)
    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue couches and a table
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,555+
    2 bd $3,125+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (35)
    26600 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • upgraded kitchen, quartz, new appliances
    1 bd $2,485
    2 bd $2,990
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (51)
    27550 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    1 bd $2,483+
    2 bd $3,131+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (1)
    25162 Charlinda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
    New units available
    1 bd $2,669+
    2 bd $3,107+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    25421 Alta Loma, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7006
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A modern living room with a pool table and a bar area.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,717+
    2 bd $3,695+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (23)
    24391 Avenida De La Carlota #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    21 units available
    1 bd $2,289+
    2 bd $3,053+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (17)
    24555 Los Alisos Blvd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a dining table and a flat screen TV on the wall.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,485+
    2 bd $2,830+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (44)
    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,375+
    2 bd $2,785+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (47)
    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a red couch and a black cabinet.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,834+
    2 bd $3,531+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (53)
    26033 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
    Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $2,878+
    2 bd $3,566+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    26371 Paloma, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue couches and a table
    Rent specials 24 units available
    Studio $2,560+
    1 bd $2,774+
    2 bd $3,638+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    27930 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a street corner
    Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    24551 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a countertop.
    New listing
    5 bd $5,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    18 Copperstone, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    Cat friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden island.
    2 bd $3,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    23276 La Mar Unit 116D, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Pet friendly
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    4 bd $6,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    21421 Monterra, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Pet friendly
  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
    3 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    169 Avenida Majorca, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • A bedroom with a white bed and a chair.
    3 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    169 Avenida Majorca, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  • A bedroom with a bed, dresser and bookshelf.
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    24251 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA were last updated on 2 Jun 2026.

What are the best apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,769.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,325 and $2,813.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,197 and $3,832.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,612 and $4,577.

What type of rental buildings are in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

In Rancho Santa Margarita 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Rancho Santa Margarita's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in Rancho Santa Margarita is 30 years old, with 5% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Rental apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 41% of all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.