The Highlands
31872 Joshua Dr,
Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA
92679
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657-332-2225
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Monthly Rent
$2,650 - $3,195
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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
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Highlights
- Pickleball Court
- Tennis Court
- Cabana
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Spa
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Fireplace
- Dog Park
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Plan A1
$2,650
1 Bed
1 Bath
766 Sq Ft
$500 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
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Unit Details
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Unit 16Eprice $2,650square feet 766availibility May 16
Plan B2
$2,895 – $2,995
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
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Unit 04Nprice $2,995square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 20Bprice $2,995square feet 1,000availibility Now
Plan B1
$3,045 – $3,195
2 Beds
2 Baths
882 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
5 Available units
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
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Unit 23Bprice $3,095square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,095square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 24Bprice $3,045square feet 882availibility Apr 27
Plan A1
$2,650
1 Bed
1 Bath
766 Sq Ft
$500 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 16Eprice $2,650square feet 766availibility May 16
Plan B2
$2,895 – $2,995
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 04Nprice $2,995square feet 1,000availibility Now
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Unit 20Bprice $2,995square feet 1,000availibility Now
Plan B1
$3,045 – $3,195
2 Beds
2 Baths
882 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
5 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 23Bprice $3,095square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 21Bprice $3,095square feet 882availibility Now
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Unit 24Bprice $3,045square feet 882availibility Apr 27
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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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
Matterport 3D Tour
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 School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Additional Storage Available
- Barbecue Area
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Cornhole
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Oversized Tubs
- Pet-Friendly
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Storage Space
- Stove
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
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
- Cabana
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
31872 Joshua Dr,
Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA
92679
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
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Robinson Ranch | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | - | $2,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,818 | $2,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,221 | $3,068 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $3,798 |
Amenities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Cabana
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Tennis Court
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Pickleball Court
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Additional Storage Available
- Barbecue Area
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Cornhole
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Oversized Tubs
- Pet-Friendly
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Storage Space
- Stove
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$50
Dog Rent
$50
Office Hours
657-332-2225
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| 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 |
The Highlands is within 17 minutes or 10.6 miles from Saddleback College. It is also near Brandman University and Irvine Valley College, Irvine.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
640 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,153 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,475 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,724 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
CalmBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksThe Highlands Photos
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The Highlands
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Fitness
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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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Does The Highlands have in-unit laundry?
The Highlands has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
What utilities are included in rent at The Highlands?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at The Highlands?
Parking is available at The Highlands. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
The Highlands has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,650/mo. to $3,195/mo.
Is The Highlands pet-friendly?
Yes, The Highlands welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at The Highlands?
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 $2,650 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $106,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does The Highlands have move-in specials?
The Highlands is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $2,650.
Does The Highlands offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! The Highlands offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
31872 Joshua Dr
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679