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Apartments for Rent in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,698–$2,969

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Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita

29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Air conditioning | Balcony | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,357–$2,967

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111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,955–$3,075

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43 Via Ermitas

43 Via Ermitas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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114 Aliento - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

On-site management

Studio

1 bath

$2,305

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SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

43 Via Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

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Property Status: Active Beautifully upgraded corner-unit condo offering exceptional light, privacy, and charm in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This single-level home on the upper floor features a private, covered front porch and a secure, peaceful setting. Inside, the home is bright and inviting with an open-concept living area, two bedrooms, and one remodeled bathroom. The upgraded kitchen shines with white shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops, seamlessly flowing into the living space—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. T

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175 Pasto Rico - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$4,300

Condo for rent

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Beautiful stylish condo features 1450 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom is downstairs. The master bedroom with full bathroom and another bedroom with full bathroom is upstairs. 1 attached car garage, 1 parking space in front and one assigned parking space. Hardwood floors throughout! Kitchen and bathrooms are porcelain tile, storage area under the stairs, big pantry and fireplace. Exclusive community pool, with spa and BBQ's. Wonderful RSM parks and school within a very short walking distance! Very safe and tightly knit community wit

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1d ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

26 Santa Catrina, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$6,300

House for rent

Description

Welcome to this wonderful rental opportunity in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This property is ideally situated near a variety of fantastic restaurants and department stores, making it a convenient choice for your next home. Enjoy the outdoors with nearby Rancho Santa Margarita Lake Park and Central Park, perfect for relaxation and leisure activities. This property features a spacious layout with modern amenities. Central heating and cooling ensure comfort in every season, complemented by air conditioning and ceiling fans. Please note that rent does not includ

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1 Vista Sierra #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

1 Vista Sierra #1, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Ceiling fan | Outdoor space

3 beds

3 baths

$4,700

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

Description

Welcome to 1 Vista Sierra, a beautifully refreshed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home with a 2-car garage and private backyard, located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita. This property has been fully repainted throughout and thoughtfully upgraded with brand-new flooring, modern fixtures, new blinds and shades, recessed lighting, and new ceiling fans, creating a bright, contemporary feel from top to bottom. Enjoy an unbeatable location—walking distance to the community pool, Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, nearby shopping centers, and Trabuco Mesa Elementary School. The home is

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1d ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Single Family Residence, Spanish - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

1 Via Perico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

5 beds

3 baths

$6,600

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2d ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Mediterranean, Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

11 Mirabella, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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2d ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

134 Encantado Cyn, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan

3 beds

2 baths

$3,950

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22482 Alma Aldea - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

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2d ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

52 Tierra Seguro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$4,150

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43 Calle Melinda - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

43 Calle Melinda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$5,800

Condo for rent

Available Feb 3

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4d ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

85 Castano, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Single Family Residence - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

29 Plushstone, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$4,800

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

12 Campamento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Garage parking | Swimming pool | Walk-in closets

4 beds

3 baths

$5,000

House for rent

Available Jan 31

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Single Family Residence - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

12 Campamento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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51 Via Pausa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

51 Via Pausa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 3 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

123 Pasto Rico #123, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Fireplace

2 beds

3 baths

$3,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 5

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 2 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

14 San Angelo #14, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 2 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

35 San Angelo #35, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,075

Condo for rent

Available Jan 16

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

62 Calle De Los Ninos #62, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

3 beds

3 baths

$4,099

House for rent

Available Jan 26

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

41 Rosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Hardwood floor | High ceilings | Carpet

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Townhouse - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

52 Via Pamplona, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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2 Via Amistosa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Balcony | Swimming pool | On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$2,780

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

21 Tierra Seguro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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23 Via Berrendo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Single Family Residence - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

23 Via Berrendo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony

4 beds

3 baths

$6,250

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

15 Romero #15, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Ceiling fan | Fireplace | High ceilings

3 beds

3 baths

$4,300

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

45 Desert Thorn #45, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets | Fireplace

3 beds

3 baths

$3,950

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 16

14 San Angelo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

14 San Angelo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

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22482 Alma Aldea - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

On-site management

2 beds

2 baths

$2,885

Apartment for rent

34 Dianthus - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 beds

1 bath

$2,975

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

123 Pasto Rico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

2 beds

2 baths

$3,450

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Townhouse, Spanish - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

246 Montana Del Lago Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$3,650

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2 Via Amistosa - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Balcony | Swimming pool | On-site management

1 bed

1 bath

$2,405

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 2 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

6 Vía Contento #6, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

134 Encantado Cyn #134, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Fireplace

3 beds

3 baths

$4,100

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 17

41 Paseo Vespertino #41 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in Central Rancho Santa Margarita

41 Paseo Vespertino #41, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings

3 beds

3 baths

$4,150

House for rent

Available Jul 3

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

1 BR, 1 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

85 Castano #85, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets

1 bed

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 26

246 Montana Del Lago Dr #246 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 2 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

246 Montana Del Lago Dr #246, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

On-site laundry | Fireplace | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

House for rent

Available Nov 21

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5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

El Guiro Elegance

9 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

4 beds

3 baths

$6,500

House for rent

Available Jul 17

108 Wild Horse Loop - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Hidden Gem on Wild Horse#41523

108 Wild Horse Loop, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

Available Feb 2

61 Calle De Los Ninos - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Mediterranean, Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

61 Calle De Los Ninos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

House for rent

11 Wild Horse Loop #72 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Townhouse - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

11 Wild Horse Loop #72, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$5,500

House for rent

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

31 Pinzon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

3 beds

3 baths

$4,300

House for rent

Available Dec 11

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SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita apartment availability

SAMLARC, a prominent neighborhood in Rancho Santa Margarita, offers a very strong selection of rental listings, with an average of 113 rentals available each month in 2024. The majority of rentals are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments, with a smaller selection of 1-bedroom apartments and studios. Many of these rentals feature popular amenities such as swimming pools, outdoor spaces, and in-unit laundry, which are available in over half of the apartments. With its diverse range of rentals and desirable amenities, SAMLARC is a great option for renters looking for a comfortable and convenient living experience.

SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita rental market trends

The SAMLARC neighborhood in Rancho Santa Margarita saw a notable increase in rent prices last year, with an average monthly rent of $3,158 across all bed counts and property types, representing an 8% year-over-year increase. Breaking it down by bed count, 1-bedrooms averaged $2,422 per month, with a modest 3% annual increase, while 2-bedrooms reached $3,023, a 5% increase from the previous year. Studios averaged $2,291, with an 8% increase, and 3-bedrooms averaged $3,984, with a slight decrease of 1% from the previous year.

The rental market in SAMLARC tends to fluctuate throughout the year, with November typically seeing the highest rent prices, 19% higher than the lowest point in May. If you're looking for a new apartment, May might be a good time to find a deal. On the other hand, if you're looking to rent out a property, November may be the best time to capitalize on the higher demand. Understanding these trends can help you navigate the SAMLARC rental market and make informed decisions.

SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita architectural style

SAMLARC, a picturesque community in Rancho Santa Margarita, showcases a distinct architectural profile. The majority of homes in this neighborhood embody the classic Mediterranean style, characterized by curved lines, stucco exteriors, and ornate details. This style accounts for nearly 59% of the properties in SAMLARC. In contrast, Contemporary homes, marked by clean lines, minimal ornamentation, and an emphasis on functionality, make up approximately 24% of the community's architectural landscape. This blend of styles creates a visually appealing and diverse neighborhood. Architectural style in SAMLARC,Rancho Santa Margarita is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years.

Why SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita is a great place to live

SAMLARC in Rancho Santa Margarita stands out for its pet-friendly and socially vibrant atmosphere. According to data, the neighborhood's pet-friendliness is attributed to features such as pet-safe windows, ample outdoor space, and pet grooming facilities, making it an ideal spot for pet owners. The area's social scene thrives due to its well-designed street infrastructure, frequent transit options, safety, and accessible shared spaces. With a strong walk score, residents can easily connect with friends and neighbors, making SAMLARC a top choice for those seeking a lively community.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

SAMLARC Apartments for rent FAQ

What is the average size of an apartment in SAMLARC, CA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in SAMLARC is 628 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in SAMLARC is 983 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in SAMLARC is 1522 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in SAMLARC, CA?

To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about SAMLARC average rent prices.

What type of apartment rental is most common in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

2 bedroom apartments are the most common type of rentals in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

Studio apartments are the least common type of rentals in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA right now.

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