Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central Neighborhood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from $1,800 (10 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central area of Rancho Santa Margarita.

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54 Cardinal

Rancho Santa MargaritaCA92688
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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 Studio unit found at 55+ FountainGlen Rancho Santa Margarita priced from $1,898. Villas Antonio Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,260. 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 MargaritaSedonaStudio,$1,898
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$2,260
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$2,286

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

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Margarita Central area is the $3.15 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Villas Aliento Apartment Homes in the in the Rancho Santa Margarita North neighborhood starting from $2,885. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Margarita Central apartment is the A2 Model at Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita starting at $2,462 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Rancho Santa Margarita 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.
Villas Aliento Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.15
Avila at Rancho Santa MargaritaA21BR,1BA$3.06
Avalon Baker RanchA31BR,1BA$3.80
Vista Del LagoAliso1BR,1BA$3.52
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.65
Overture Rancho Santa Margarita 55+ Senior Housing Apartment HomesBella1BR,1BA$4.13
Madrid1x1ALOR1BR,1BA$3.95
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$3.69
Villas Antonio Apartment HomesPlan One1BR,1BA$3.77
eaves Santa MargaritaA11BR,1BA$4.18

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Rancho Santa Margarita Central, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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3.5
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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 $2,180 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 $2,727 at Vista Del Lago.

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