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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA under $2900
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    30751 El Corazon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    STUDIO $1,941+
    1 BED $1,969+
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    25501 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
    1 BED $2,523+
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    22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    1 BED $2,319+
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    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,816+
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    26600 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    1 BED $2,430+
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    27550 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $2,405
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    25092 Farthing Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $2,548+
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    25162 Charlinda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    STUDIO $2,180+
    1 BED $2,319+
    2 BEDS $2,792+
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    25421 Alta Loma, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7006
    1 BED $2,632+
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    24391 Avenida De La Carlota #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,655+
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    24555 Los Alisos Blvd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,334+
    2 BEDS $2,885+
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    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,330+
    2 BEDS $2,610+
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    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,335+
    2 BEDS $2,900+
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    26033 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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    1 BED $2,685+
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    27930 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,337+
    1 BED $2,527+
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    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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    1 BED $2,460+
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    28100 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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    24455 Via Pansa, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,360+
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    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,578+
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    27068 La Paz Rd #452, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    2 BEDS $1,934
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    24300 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
    STUDIO $1,836+
    1 BED $1,963+
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    90 Vantis Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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    1 BED $2,852+
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    5000 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,597+
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    25501 Camino Los Padres, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,264+
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    31 Seaport, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,516+
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Walk Score®: 2, Bike Score®: 2

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 23 Mar 2025.

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

The best apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are: 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita, 55+ Remington at Ladera Ranch and Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita.

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

In Rancho Santa Margarita, 27% of the residents are renting compared to 73% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 21% of Rancho Santa Margarita’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 14% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA under $2,600

There’s more than one way to spend $2,600 on rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $2,600 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $2,600 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $2,600 in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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