eaves Santa Margarita
111 Via Serena Via,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
$2,330 - $3,020
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
$2,491/month
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As of October 2025, the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,491 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Rancho Santa Margarita one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, you can expect to pay about $2,226 per month for a studio, $2,491 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,023 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,712 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $19 less per month.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Based on current rent prices, Vista Ladera West, Rancho Trabuco and Samlarc are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Based on current rent prices, Los Abanicos, Samlarc and Rancho Trabuco are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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Which Rancho Santa Margarita neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most apartments available are Samlarc, Los Abanicos and Rancho Trabuco .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Because the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,491, you’ll want to make about $8,303 per month or $99,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Rancho Santa Margarita, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.