Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $2,000 (9 Rentals)

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Rancho Santa Margarita Central, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Margarita Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central area of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $2,055. 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 Central apartments for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$2,055
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio,1BA$2,135
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$2,169

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

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central area is the $3.06 price per square foot B2 Model at Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita in the in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood starting from $3,025. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita Central apartment is the 1x1DGRAN Model at Madrid starting at $2,730 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Margarita Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaB22BR,2BA$3.06
Madrid1x1DGRAN1BR,1BA$3.05
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla1BR,1BA$3.17
Avalon Baker RanchA21BR,1BA$3.85
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan Three1BR,1BA$3.42
Vista Del LagoCosta1BR,1BA$3.57
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesBella1BR,1BA$4.13
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$3.73
55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa MargaritaPalermo1BR,1BA$3.66
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 4Studio ,1BA$4.19

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Rancho Santa Margarita Central, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Margarita Central Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho Santa Margarita Central Apartment is $2,055 at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita Central is starting from $2,800 at Villas Aliento Apartment Homes.

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