1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (43 Rentals)

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24950 Via Florecer
$3,8101 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 9

24950 Via Florecer

Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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111 Via Serena Via
$3,3301 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 9

111 Via Serena Via

Los Angeles, CA 92688
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Emerald Court Apartment Homes
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from $2,2251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Emerald Court Apartment Homes

21141-21142 Canada RdLake Forest, CA 92630
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eaves Mission Viejo
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from $2,7651 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 17

eaves Mission Viejo

24950 Via Florecer ViaMission Viejo, CA 92692
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The Lodge At Coto
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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: January 04, 2025

There are currently 347 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,157 to $5,460. 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 Club138$2,675$1,157
Las Flores95$2,759$2,293
Samlarc61$2,457$1,885
Rancho Santa Margarita Central53$2,465$1,885

Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Madrid Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,202 square feet priced from $3,050. Las Flores Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 968 square feet and currently listed start at $2,940. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Rancho Santa Margarita:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid Apartment Homes1x1CAL1,202 Sq Ft$3,050
Las Flores Apartment HomesPlan C968 Sq Ft$2,940
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA3930 Sq Ft$2,796
The HighlandsPlan A2905 Sq Ft$2,700
55+ Remington at Ladera RanchPlan 4866 Sq Ft$2,930
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,349
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,375
River Oaks Apartments1 BR 1 BA Premium w/Garage760 Sq Ft$2,395
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey760 Sq Ft$2,369
SkyviewMt. Baldy739 Sq Ft$2,540

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Palermo Model starting from $1,885 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 Down Model at Saddleback Ranch Apartments starting at $2,036 in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,612. 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$1,885
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down$2,036
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B$2,169
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B$2,205
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B$2,210
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,225
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,242
eaves Santa MargaritaA1$2,258
Vista Del LagoAliso$2,261

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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 $1,885.

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 $2,612.

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 $3,050 at Madrid Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently 552 sq ft.

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