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Houses for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

49 Rentals
  1. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,995

    21432 Bastia

    21432 Bastia, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  2. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $7,600

    43 Glen Echo

    43 Glen Echo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  3. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,200

    26 Vía Helena

    26 Vía Helena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  4. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,975

    19 Radiance Ln

    19 Radiance Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  5. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,400

    23 Sillero

    23 Sillero, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  6. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,600

    3 El Vado Dr

    3 El Vado Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  7. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,600

    5 St Elias

    5 St Elias, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  8. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,500

    6 Lakeridge

    6 Lakeridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  9. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,500

    28 Lawnridge

    28 Lawnridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  10. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,200

    19 Las Cruces

    19 Las Cruces, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  11. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,850

    11 Somerset

    11 Somerset, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  12. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,595

    5 Vía Nandina

    5 Vía Nandina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  13. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,950

    20 Wayfaire

    20 Wayfaire, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  14. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $6,500

    30 Highpoint

    30 Highpoint, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  15. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,800

    3 EI Corzo

    3 EI Corzo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  16. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,495

    16 Somerset

    16 Somerset, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  17. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,750

    14 Conchito

    14 Conchito, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  18. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $7,220

    36 Maple Leaf

    36 Maple Leaf, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  19. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,995

    21432 Bastia

    21432 Bastia, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  20. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $5,595

    31 Wakonda

    31 Wakonda, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
  21. 5 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $10,975

    28092 Tefir

    28092 Tefir, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  22. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $4,750

    28371 Lanuza

    28371 Lanuza, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  23. 5 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $20,000

    53 Augusta

    53 Augusta, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
  24. 5 BEDS, 7 BATHS
    $12,950

    28081 Tefir

    28081 Tefir, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  25. 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $5,200

    28432 Casanal

    28432 Casanal, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  26. 5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $8,000

    22242 Wayside

    22242 Wayside, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  27. 6 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $11,500

    23679 Ridgeway

    23679 Ridgeway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Rancho Santa Margarita at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,434
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Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

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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

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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 University
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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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