Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

$3,890/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,890 per month as of June 2026. This is 99% above the national average rent, or $1,940 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rancho Santa Margarita rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita is $2,983, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,090.

Listings

Studio

$2,145

9%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,450

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,051

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,400

10%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,500

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,051

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Median rent price$3,890
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,495
increased by131%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,550–$3,993

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Apartment for rent

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3d ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

6 Dogwood #74, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Condo for rent

6 Dogwood - 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

6 Dogwood - 1

6 Dogwood - 1 #1, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

House for rent

Available Jun 15

19 Anil - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Condominium - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

19 Anil, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rancho Santa Margarita rental market.

How much is rent in Rancho Santa Margarita?

The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,890 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Rancho Santa Margarita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is 99% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,940 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Santa Margarita?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are Walden ($2,912/mo), Trabuco Highlands ($3,186/mo), and Samlarc ($3,225/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rancho Santa Margarita?

To comfortably afford rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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