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Cheap Houses for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

47 Rentals
  1. Building Photo - 5 Vía Nandina
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,495

    5 Vía Nandina

    5 Vía Nandina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  2. Building Photo - 16 Elderberry St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800

    16 Elderberry St

    16 Elderberry St, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  3. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,950

    28258 Zarza

    28258 Zarza, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  4. Building Photo - 3 El Vado Dr
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,600

    3 El Vado Dr

    3 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  5. Building Photo - 28371 Lanuza
    5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $4,750

    28371 Lanuza

    28371 Lanuza, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  6. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,975

    19 Radiance Ln

    19 Radiance Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  7. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,995

    21432 Bastia

    21432 Bastia, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  8. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,995

    21432 Bastia

    21432 Bastia, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  9. Building Photo - 10 Lazurite
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,000

    10 Lazurite

    10 Lazurite, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  10. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,100

    28261 Shore

    28261 Shore, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  11. Building Photo - 19 Las Cruces
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,200

    19 Las Cruces

    19 Las Cruces, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  12. Building Photo - 31 Wakonda
    4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $5,595

    31 Wakonda

    31 Wakonda, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  13. Building Photo - 7 El Prisma
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,600

    7 El Prisma

    7 El Prisma, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  14. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,750

    14 Conchito

    14 Conchito, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  15. 5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,900

    20 Amato

    20 Amato, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  16. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,950

    6 Lakeridge

    6 Lakeridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  17. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $6,500

    21 Mirino Dr

    21 Mirino Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  18. 5 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $6,500

    8 Maidstone

    8 Maidstone, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
  19. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $7,220

    36 Maple Leaf

    36 Maple Leaf, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  20. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $7,600

    43 Glen Echo

    43 Glen Echo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  21. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $7,900

    17 Fontaire

    17 Fontaire, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
  22. Building Photo - 28 Riviera
    5 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $9,000

    28 Riviera

    28 Riviera, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
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Rancho Santa Margarita at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,462
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Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Some Transit

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Transportation in Rancho Santa Margarita
48

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Houses for Rent

Rancho Santa Margarita sits at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains, where suburban living meets natural beauty. The city centers around the picturesque Rancho Santa Margarita Lake and connects to the Cleveland National Forest through an extensive network of hiking and biking trails.

The rental market in Rancho Santa Margarita offers apartments across various price points, with one-bedroom apartments typically renting around $2,500 monthly. The city features shopping destinations like Plaza Antonio and Santa Margarita Marketplace. Located within Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita provides convenient access to nearby employment centers while maintaining its serene atmosphere across its 13 square miles of developed space, parks, and natural landscapes.

Renting in Rancho Santa Margarita

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Getting Around Rancho Santa Margarita

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
0

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
301 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
1,041 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
352 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
959 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
654 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
526 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
498 Students

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