1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (42 Rentals)

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eaves Mission Viejo
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eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Saddleback Place
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Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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The Lodge At Coto

23501 Avenida La CazaTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 28, 2025

There are currently 262 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,169 to $10,000. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Tijeras Creek Golf Club133$2,645$2,169
Samlarc55$2,480$2,169
Las Flores38$2,600$2,320
Rancho Santa Margarita Central36$2,500$2,169

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,202 square feet priced from $3,199. The Highlands in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 905 square feet and currently listed start at $2,830. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid1x1CAL1,202 Sq Ft$3,199
The HighlandsPlan A2905 Sq Ft$2,830
55+ Remington at Ladera RanchPlan 4866 Sq Ft$2,935
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,593
Avalon Baker RanchA7835 Sq Ft$3,090
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla830 Sq Ft$2,562
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA2805 Sq Ft$2,341
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan B805 Sq Ft$2,655
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,375
Adagio on the GreenA6779 Sq Ft$2,490

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Palermo Model starting from $2,055 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model at Saddleback Ranch Apartments starting at $2,056 in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,684. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo$2,055
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up$2,056
Heritage Square Senior Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,165
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA1$2,169
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A$2,195
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,218
Villa La Paz Apartment HomesPlan D$2,235
eaves Mission ViejoA1$2,235
eaves Santa MargaritaA1$2,245
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One$2,265

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Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rancho Santa Margarita is at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita listed at $2,055.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,684.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 1,202 square feet unit starting from $3,199 at Madrid.

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