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307 Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rancho Santa Margarita is a small, suburban city located 20 miles east of Irvine and roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The community is nestled against the Santa Ana Mountains, giving outdoorsy folks enviable access to the mountains and forests. In town, O’Neill Regional Park is full of hiking trails to explore while Central Park hosts community events including summer movie nights.

With some of the best public schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, natural beauty, and modern amenities, Rancho Santa Margarita is an ideal spot to settle down. Find tight-knit communities all throughout town as well as an array of apartments, single-family homes, condos, and townhomes for rent.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,506. When you rent an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, you can expect to pay as little as $2,181 or as much as $3,762, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,181 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,506 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,005 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,762 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Transit options in Rancho Santa Margarita vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 0.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

In Rancho Santa Margarita, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Tijeras Creek Elementary, Trabuco Mesa Elementary, and Melinda Heights Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Rancho Santa Margarita is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Arroyo Vista Middle, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate, and Svusd Virtual Academy.

What is the top high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Rancho Santa Margarita apartments near top-ranking high schools like Svusd Virtual Academy.

What colleges and universities are in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, you’ll have access to Saddleback College, Brandman University, and Irvine Valley College, Irvine.

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