
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $2,000 (31 Rentals)
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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita

Villa La Paz Apartment Homes

Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita

eaves Santa Margarita

Villas Antonio Apartment Homes

Skyview

Las Flores Apartment Homes

55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita
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63 Gaviota

Saddleback Ranch Apartments

Westridge Apartment Homes

Mosaic Apartment Homes

SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES

31611 Vía Conejo

Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

154 Canyon Woods Apartments

Adagio on the Green

Siena Terrace

The Arbors

Vista Del Lago

River Oaks Apartments

Alicia Viejo Apartment Homes

169 Avenida Majorca

26832 Belleza Cir
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments | $2,310 | $2,125 | $2,988 |
Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $2,056 | $6,402 |
Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $2,709 | $5,395 |
Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,261 | $3,295 | $4,925 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025Current apartment rentals in the Rancho Santa Margarita, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Samlarc | $3,919 | $2,135 | 78 |
Tijeras Creek Golf Club | $3,972 | $2,155 | 191 |
Las Flores | $3,975 | $2,155 | 47 |
Rancho Santa Margarita Central | $4,833 | $2,135 | 62 |
Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood priced from $2,055. Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,056. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita | Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $2,055 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $2,056 |
Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | Studio,1BA | $2,125 |
Villas Aliento Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | Studio,1BA | $2,135 |
Mosaic Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,155 |
Heritage Square Senior Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,165 |
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,169 |
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMES | Aloe | Studio,1BA | $2,169 |
Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Villa La Paz Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita area is the $2.75 price per square foot 32BL Model at Crestwood Apartment Homes in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita apartment is the Plan B Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,329 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Margarita apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crestwood Apartment Homes | 32BL | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $3.17 |
Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
154 Canyon Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
The Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Las Flores Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Laurel Canyon Apartment Homes | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Siena Terrace | Naples | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
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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 Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,125.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment is $2,055 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is starting from $2,708 at Skyview.
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