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Monthly Rent
$2,595 - $3,615
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2.5 ba
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Square Feet
766 - 1,179 sq ft
Highlights
- Pickleball Court
- Tennis Court
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Fireplace
- Dog Park
- Balcony
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 20Lprice $2,870square feet 905availibility Now
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Unit 16Lprice $2,770square feet 905availibility Feb 9
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Unit 16Fprice $3,000square feet 905availibility Feb 28
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Unit 20Kprice $2,595square feet 766availibility Feb 5
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Unit 25Fprice $3,195square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 33Bprice $3,295square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 07Nprice $3,295square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 23Bprice $3,235square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,280square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 29Aprice $3,305square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 33Hprice $3,615square feet 1,179availibility Feb 5
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Unit 20Lprice $2,870square feet 905availibility Now
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Unit 16Lprice $2,770square feet 905availibility Feb 9
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Unit 16Fprice $3,000square feet 905availibility Feb 28
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Unit 20Kprice $2,595square feet 766availibility Feb 5
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Unit 25Fprice $3,195square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 33Bprice $3,295square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 07Nprice $3,295square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 23Bprice $3,235square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,280square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 29Aprice $3,305square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 33Hprice $3,615square feet 1,179availibility Feb 5
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantApplication Fee-59.58 Charged per applicant.$60
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Due at Application
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Dogs
Max of 2CommentsBreed restrictions apply. Please see a Leasing Associate for details and restrictions.Read More Read Less
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Cats
Max of 2
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1988
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184 units/2 stories
About The Highlands
The Highlands, a distinctive apartment community in Rancho Santa Margarita, sits among the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon. Choose your new home from our elegant, newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments, lofts, and townhomes. The open-concept apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, central heating and A/C, designer countertops, wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washer and dryer connections, and private entries. As a resident, have convenient access to the best dining, shopping, and outdoor activities in Rancho Santa Margarita.
The Highlands is an apartment community located in Orange County and the 92679 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Corner/Fireplace
- Mountain view
- Pet-Friendly
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Stove
- Barbecue Area
- Pool view
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- Oversized Tubs
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Courtesy Patrol
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Townhome
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walk-In Closet
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Outdoor Living Area View
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Storage Space
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Cornhole
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Tennis Court View
- Washer & Dryer
- - Partial Reno
- Additional Storage Available
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- MR Test
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Playground
Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Tennis Court
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pickleball Court
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Tennis Court
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pickleball Court
- Corner/Fireplace
- Mountain view
- Pet-Friendly
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Stove
- Barbecue Area
- Pool view
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- Oversized Tubs
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Courtesy Patrol
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Townhome
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walk-In Closet
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Outdoor Living Area View
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Storage Space
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Cornhole
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Tennis Court View
- Washer & Dryer
- - Partial Reno
- Additional Storage Available
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- MR Test
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
Learn more about living in Rancho Santa MargaritaCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Robinson Ranch | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,226 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,738 | $2,557 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,348 | $2,953 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $3,692 |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 15.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 18.9 mi |
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The Highlands Photos
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The Highlands
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 766 SF
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Models
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1BR/1BA
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1BR/1BA
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2BR/2BA
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2BR/2BA
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2BR/2.5BA
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The Highlands has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at The Highlands. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
The Highlands has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,595/mo. to $3,615/mo.
Yes, The Highlands welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,595 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $93,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
The Highlands is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,595.
While The Highlands does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can explore units through In-Person tours. Schedule a tour now.
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