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Monthly Rent
$2,465 - $3,530
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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
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.
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 18Eprice $2,465square feet 766availibility Now
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Unit 33Eprice $2,495square feet 766availibility Now
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Unit 28Hprice $2,625square feet 905availibility Dec 22
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Unit 29Bprice $2,780square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 29Aprice $3,305square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,280square feet 882availibility Oct 28
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Unit 10Bprice $3,250square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 01Bprice $3,250square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 25Fprice $3,375square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 18Eprice $2,465square feet 766availibility Now
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Unit 33Eprice $2,495square feet 766availibility Now
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Unit 28Hprice $2,625square feet 905availibility Dec 22
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Unit 29Bprice $2,780square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 29Aprice $3,305square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,280square feet 882availibility Oct 28
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Unit 10Bprice $3,250square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 01Bprice $3,250square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 25Fprice $3,375square feet 1,000availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantApplication Fee-59.58$60
- Due at Application
- DogsMax of 2CommentsBreed restrictions apply. Please see a Leasing Associate for details and restrictions.Read MoreRead Less
- CatsMax of 2
- Street Parking
- Parking Fee$0 / mo
- Surface Lot
- Parking Deposit$0
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
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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
- Barbecue Area
- Pool view
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Townhome
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walk-In Closet
- Corner/Fireplace
- Mountain view
- Pet-Friendly
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Stove
- Courtesy Patrol
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Walking & Biking Trails
- - Partial Reno
- Additional Storage Available
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- MR Test
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- - Reno in Progress
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- Oversized Tubs
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Cornhole
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Tennis Court View
- Washer & Dryer
- 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
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
- Barbecue Area
- Pool view
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Townhome
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walk-In Closet
- Corner/Fireplace
- Mountain view
- Pet-Friendly
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Stove
- Courtesy Patrol
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Walking & Biking Trails
- - Partial Reno
- Additional Storage Available
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- MR Test
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- - Reno in Progress
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- Oversized Tubs
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Cornhole
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Tennis Court View
- Washer & Dryer
- 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
- 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 Margarita| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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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Property Ratings at The Highlands
I have been here for three years, the management has gone downhill, they increase your rent every year. Garage checks are never done!!!! No parking!!! Highest vacancies I have seen since I've been here!!!
Property Manager at The Highlands, Responded To This Review
Hi there. We strive for an exceptional living experience, and we're disappointed to hear that this hasn't been the case for you. Please call the office so that we can address these concerns promptly.
Terrible experience living here. The walls are so thin you can hear everything going on in adjacent apartments. If anyone in the apartments near you shower early or late it will be impossible to sleep, even with earplugs. I had to use every sick day I had in 2020 so they could access my apartment for various reasons. 5 days all wasted. Don't live here if you are serious about your career it certainly made mine more difficult. Some apartments are like flop houses with tons of people coming and going all the time. DO NOT LIVE HERE
The homes are very well layed out and have a decent amount of space, lots of privacy and a small complex so not very loud however because of the small space there is little to no assigned parking and certainly not enough parking for the number of occupants. Though the entire grounds are always kept very clean and they are very quick to respond to any issues in the apartment home.
I love my new community. Neighbors are friendly, my son has plenty of kids to play with, its fairly quiet. I so happy I chose Trabuco Highlands.
Anyone looking for a clean, beautiful, and fairly reasonably priced place to live should live here!!
After having a horrible experience with an Irvine Company Apartment complex, this community is a breathe of fresh air! It's quiet, the neighbors are friendly - but not intrusive, the rent is extremely fair, the staff is wonderful, the grounds are well maintained, and they except all sized pets. The ONLY downside is parking, but they are currently working on that. Some residents have large commercial vans and trucks that they should NOT be taking up parking spaces with, but I think the staff is going to start cracking down on them more. They really should be more considerate and park those giant vehicles on the street parking. They make it difficult for the residents with average sized vehicles to park, as well as their XL cabs hanging over the grassy areas making it not able to be cut and maintained. This is just a small annoyance though. The maintenance staff is amazing. They're super friendly and are always willing to help you out with any small task or even suggestions on getting the most out of your apartment. If you're looking for something in this area, I would definitely check them out! They're just as clean and updated as an Irvine Company complex, but they're filled with great people willing to work with you and make you a happy resident and neighbor.
The Highlands Photos
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The Highlands
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2BR, 2BA - 1000 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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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 one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,465/mo. to $3,530/mo.
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The Highlands is in Robinson Ranch in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 11.4 miles, including O'Neill Regional Park, Starr Ranch Sanctuary, and Riley Wilderness Park.
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31872 Joshua Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679