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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

300 Rentals
  1. Price Drop. $323 Off
    1 BED
    $2,559+
    2 BEDS
    $3,219+
    3 BEDS
    $4,050+

    Madrid

    28401 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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  2. Rent Special
    4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $8,500

    28151 Haria

    28151 Haria, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  3. Building Photo - 6 Vía Jolitas
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200

    6 Vía Jolitas

    6 Vía Jolitas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  4. Building Photo - 47 Vía Honrado
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,600

    47 Vía Honrado

    47 Vía Honrado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  5. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,150

    1 De Lino

    1 De Lino, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  6. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950

    1 Vía Alivio

    1 Vía Alivio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  7. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,499

    5 Fuente

    5 Fuente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  8. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,850

    2 Vía Floria

    2 Vía Floria, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  9. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800

    19 Anil

    19 Anil, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  10. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300

    49 Vía Honrado

    49 Vía Honrado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  11. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,100

    97 Cam Del Oro

    97 Cam Del Oro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  12. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,900

    217 Encantado

    217 Encantado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  13. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,200

    19 Santa Agatha

    19 Santa Agatha, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  14. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,300

    103 Vía Vicini

    103 Vía Vicini, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Rancho Santa Margarita at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,496
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Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita
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Some Transit

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48

Somewhat Bikeable

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Apartments 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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9
Arroyo Vista Middle
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 6- 8 | 301 Students
7
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades 7- 8 | 1,041 Students
9
Las Flores Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 352 Students
8
Trabuco Mesa Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 6 | 654 Students
8
Tijeras Creek Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 340 Students
7
Melinda Heights Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 6 | 959 Students
7
Arroyo Vista Elementary
out of 10 Rating
Public | Grades K- 5 | 498 Students
School data provided by Great Schools

Frequently asked questions about renting in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

What are the average rent costs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,496.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,279.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,496.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,055.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,688.

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