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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 25 Rentals Available
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  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,883+
    2 bd $3,397+
    Total monthly cost
    4.5 (2)
    25501 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,377+
    1 bd $2,448+
    2 bd $2,646+
    Base rent
    30751 El Corazon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • New units available
    1 bd $2,305+
    2 bd $3,009+
    Base rent
    4.5 (39)
    22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 3 bd $4,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    59 Vía Barcelona, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Pet friendly
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  • 1 bd $2,670+
    2 bd $3,072+
    Base rent
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    3.0 (7)
    21486 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,167+
    2 bd $2,883+
    Base rent
    3.0 (2)
    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,742+
    2 bd $3,437+
    Total monthly cost
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    4.5 (35)
    26600 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • 1 bd $2,485
    2 bd $2,990
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (51)
    27550 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Verified Listing

    4.0 (11)
    25092 Farthing Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,203+
    1 bd $2,458+
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    25162 Charlinda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • New units available
    1 bd $2,503+
    2 bd $2,982+
    Base rent
    25421 Alta Loma, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7006
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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    Income restricted
    24551 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,745+
    2 bd $3,550+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (23)
    24391 Avenida De La Carlota #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • New units available
    1 bd $2,195+
    2 bd $3,054+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (17)
    24555 Los Alisos Blvd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,400+
    2 bd $2,750+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (44)
    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $2,500+
    2 bd $2,785+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (48)
    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,852+
    2 bd $3,765+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (55)
    26033 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,788+
    2 bd $3,427+
    Base rent
    26371 Paloma, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $2,373+
    1 bd $2,535+
    2 bd $3,371+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (40)
    27930 Cabot Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 4 bd $9,850
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    22501 Birchcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    Dog friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
  • 5 bd $5,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    18 Copperstone, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
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    3 bd $4,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    19541 Dorado Drive, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
    Pet friendly • Pool • Dishwasher
  • 4 bd $5,200
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    23921 Copenhagen St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 3 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    169 Avenida Majorca, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
    Pool
  • 3 bd $1,400
    Base rent
    169 Avenida Majorca, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
    Pool
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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 14 Jul 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 $2,377 and $2,746.

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 $2,305 and $3,643.

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 $2,646 and $5,574.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rancho Santa Margarita are about 30 years old, on average. Of these, 5% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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

Studio apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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