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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 177 Rentals Available
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  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    1 bd $2,348+
    2 bd $2,779+
    Base rent
    22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a granite counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
    Studio $2,085+
    1 bd $2,221+
    Base rent
    30751 El Corazon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room filled with furniture and a book shelf
    1 bd $2,615+
    2 bd $3,209+
    Base rent
    25501 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a white living room with a white couch and a plant
    5 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    A160, 22431 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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  • a living room with two chairs and a fireplace
    1 bd $2,668+
    2 bd $2,976+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    21486 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $2,056+
    2 bd $2,720+
    Base rent
    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue couches and a table
    1 bd $2,475+
    2 bd $3,110+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    26600 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • upgraded kitchen, quartz, new appliances
    1 bd $2,405
    2 bd $3,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    27550 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with furniture and a table
    4 units available
    1 bd $2,121+
    2 bd $3,019+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    25092 Farthing Street, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    11 units available
    Studio $2,151+
    1 bd $2,470+
    2 bd $2,897+
    Base rent
    25162 Charlinda Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with white furniture and a large window
    11 units available
    1 bd $2,856+
    2 bd $2,834+
    Base rent
    25421 Alta Loma, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7006
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a street corner
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    Income restricted
    24551 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Rent specials 17 units available
    1 bd $2,632+
    2 bd $3,224+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    24391 Avenida De La Carlota #100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    15 units available
    1 bd $2,435+
    2 bd $2,811+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    24555 Los Alisos Blvd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,215+
    2 bd $2,740+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    Rent specials
    1 bd $2,440
    2 bd $2,725+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a rendering of a building with palm trees in front of it
    Studio $2,132
    1 bd $2,457+
    2 bd $3,206+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    26033 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue couches and a table
    37 units available
    Studio $2,467
    1 bd $2,610+
    2 bd $3,592
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    27930 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    Rent specials
    Studio $2,300+
    1 bd $2,535+
    2 bd $3,260+
    Base rent
    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    28100 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Pet friendly
  • a shopping center with cars parked in front of it
    Studio $11,041
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    26281 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    Pet friendly
  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    Ask for pricing
    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a kitchen
    17 units available
    1 bd $2,671+
    2 bd $3,063+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    24455 Via Pansa, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    1 bd $2,436+
    2 bd $3,270+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    2 bd $1,934
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    27068 La Paz Rd #452, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    Pet friendly
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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 21 May 2026.

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

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,679.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,085 and $2,159.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,221 and $4,322.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is between $2,085 and $4,963.

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

In Rancho Santa Margarita 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Rancho Santa Margarita's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Rancho Santa Margarita are about 28 years old, on average. Of these, 5% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Rental apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 2% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 41% of all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.