
Studio Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (10 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments | $2,310 | $2,125 | $2,988 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $2,056 | $6,402 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $2,709 | $5,395 |
Rancho Santa Margarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,261 | $3,295 | $4,925 |
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Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: April 28, 2025There are currently 23 available Studio apartment units in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,135 to $10,000. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita with the most available Studio apartments:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Tijeras Creek Golf Club | 18 | $2,422 | $2,155 |
Las Flores | 3 | $2,265 | $2,155 |
Rancho Santa Margarita Central | 1 | $2,305 | $2,135 |
Samlarc | 1 | $2,291 | $2,135 |
Largest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is found at Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood and is 525 square feet priced from $2,125. Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 525 square feet and currently listed start at $2,155. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Rancho Santa Margarita:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | 525 Sq Ft | $2,125 |
Mosaic Apartment Homes | Plan A | 525 Sq Ft | $2,155 |
Villas Aliento Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | 510 Sq Ft | $2,135 |
Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Studio Apartments
As of April 28, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is the Navaho Model starting from $2,125 at Westridge Apartment Homes in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Rancho Santa Margarita Studio is the Plan 4 Model at Villas Aliento Apartment Homes starting at $2,135 in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $2,310. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Rancho Santa Margarita:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
---|---|---|
Westridge Apartment Homes | Navaho | $2,125 |
Villas Aliento Apartment Homes | Plan 4 | $2,135 |
Mosaic Apartment Homes | Plan A | $2,155 |
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Walk Score®
58 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Rancho Santa Margarita Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Rancho Santa Margarita is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,125.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,310.
What is the largest available Studio Rancho Santa Margarita Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rancho Santa Margarita is a 525 square feet unit starting from $2,125 at Westridge Apartment Homes.
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