Los Alisos at Mission Viejo
28601 Los Alisos Blvd,
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
$2,434 - $3,999
Studio - 3 Beds
Rancho Santa Margarita
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Area Guide
A quiet Irvine suburb surrounded by California’s natural beauty
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Rancho Santa Margarita is a small, suburban city located 20 miles east of Irvine and roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The community is nestled against the Santa Ana Mountains, giving outdoorsy folks enviable access to the mountains and forests. In town, O’Neill Regional Park is full of hiking trails to explore while Central Park hosts community events including summer movie nights.
With some of the best public schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, natural beauty, and modern amenities, Rancho Santa Margarita is an ideal spot to settle down. Find tight-knit communities all throughout town as well as an array of apartments, single-family homes, condos, and townhomes for rent.
Explore the City
Homes in Rancho Santa Margarita have perfectly trimmed lawns and lush landscaping.
Take a stroll around the lake at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Trabuco Mesa Park is one of the largest parks in Rancho Santa Margarita with various amenities.
Families can watch softball games at Trabuco Mesa Park in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park is popular for walking around the lake and enjoying the views.
A family enjoys the mountain views at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,303 for a studio, $2,535 for one bedroom, $3,038 for two bedrooms, and $3,803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,535/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$5,368/month
2,083 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,953/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
328 Students
Public
Grades K-5
950 Students
Public
Grades K-5
508 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
640 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
329 Students
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Public
Grades 6-8
1,153 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Starr Ranch Sanctuary
- O'Neill Regional Park
- Riley Wilderness Park
- Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tree of Life Nursery
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Ontario International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.