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Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita

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$2,269 - 3,627
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita
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29752 Melinda Road Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Virtual Tour
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
56
$1,995 - 2,860
eaves Santa Margarita
4.8
111 Via Serena Rancho Santa Marg, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Jun. 23, 2025
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Dishwasher
Rancho Santa Margarita Central
28
$2,247 - 3,725
Skyview
Deal
5.0
21022 Los Alisos Blvd Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Cat Friendly
Luxury
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
71
$2,835 - 3,400
The Highlands
Deal
4.5
31872 Joshua Drive Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
26
$7,544
9 El Guiro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4 BR | Jul. 17, 2025
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Furnished
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1
$4,295
Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom Single Family Home In A Beautiful Neighborhood!
22 Calle St Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Jul. 13, 2025
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
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30
$11,000
108 Wild St
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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64
$2,200
200 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$3,899
15 Primrose
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Rancho Santa Margarita Central
1
$4,500
28 El Morro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2025
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Cat Friendly
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1
$4,950
Stylish And Furnished 3-bedroom + Loft Townhouse In Rancho Santa Margarita!
11 Wild Horse Loop Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Aug. 6, 2025
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Pool
Trabuco Highlands
1
$3,800
189 Pasto Rico
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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10
$2,269 - 2,864
55+ Fountainglen At Rancho Santa Margarita
30751 El Corazon Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Senior Community
Luxury
Section 8
23
$2,225 - 3,958
Avila At Rancho Santa Margarita
22751 El Prado Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$4,500
52 Tierra Seguro
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,090 $2,090 - $2,090
1BR $2,440 $2,270 - $2,810
2BR $2,880 $2,590 - $3,820
3BR $4,400 $3,630 - $11,000
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 1,594 apartments available in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $2,090 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $2,440 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is around $2,880 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, the average rent price is $2,880 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $84,000 to live comfortably.

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Rancho Santa Margarita:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2025 Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2025 key findings and figures for the Rancho Santa Margarita rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Rancho Santa Margarita average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$3,150
$2,360
$1,580
$790
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1 BR       2 BR

Rancho Santa Margarita Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Rancho Santa Margarita rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a -0.25% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Rancho Santa Margarita one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,400.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Rancho Santa Margarita experienced a 0.33% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Rancho Santa Margarita two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,014.0.

June Prices: Rancho Santa Margarita vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Rancho Santa Margarita and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Rancho Santa Margarita over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Rancho Santa Margarita suburbs.

June 2025 Pricing Trends: Rancho Santa Margarita vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
$4,101
$3,197
$2,350
$2,316
$1,870
$1,341
$1,263
$1,247
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Rancho Santa Margarita Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Rancho Santa Margarita over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Rancho Santa Margarita average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Rancho Santa Margarita one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Rancho Santa Margarita and suburbs

1 BR June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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