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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA’s average rent price is $2,599 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Trabuco Canyon $2,442
Mission Viejo $2,474
Lake Forest $2,638
Laguna Hills $2,880
San Juan Capistrano $1,679

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Apartments for Rent

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.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,518 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,632, which means housing in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Vista Ladera West, Rancho Trabuco, and Samlarc. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

You can find flexible rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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