Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita North Neighborhood of Mission Viejo, CA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area of Mission Viejo, CA is a Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $1,941. Villas Aliento Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita North apartments for rent in Mission Viejo, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaSedonaStudio,$1,941
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,135
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D1BR,1BA$2,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita North, CA

As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita North area is the $3.28 price per square foot Residence 6 Luxury Model at Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,831. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita North apartment is the Plan C Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,205 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Margarita North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Luxury3BR,2BA$3.28
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.90
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB22BR,2BA$3.08
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.42
The HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.26
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.61
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.60
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.54
The ArborsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.67

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Rancho Santa Margarita North, Mission Viejo, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North is at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $1,941.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment is $2,073 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita North is starting from $2,775 at Villa La Paz Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rancho Santa Margarita North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita and starts from $3,693.

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