Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,225. This is +70%, or $1,324, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,225. This is +70%, or $1,324, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have decreased by 12% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,657. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA costs about $2,485 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,935. Houses for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,450 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,975 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 7% | 6% | |
Studio | $2,295 | No Change | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Dove Canyon | $3,041 | |
Rancho Cielo | $3,105 | |
Robinson Ranch | $3,875 | |
Samlarc | $3,100 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $3,482 | |
Walden | $2,995 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,657 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,987 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,387 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Samlarc
Average rent
$3,100
Dove Canyon
Average rent
$3,041
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$3,482
Walden
Average rent
$2,995
Rancho Cielo
Average rent
$3,105
Robinson Ranch
Average rent
$3,875
Apartments
Average rent
$2,657
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,987
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,387
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.
Rancho Santa Margarita
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
41 Rosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
60 Flor De Mar, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Condo for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
5 Rosa #140, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
29 Picazo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
92 Via Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
45 Desert Thorn #45, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
2d ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
192 Pasto Rico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
3 baths
$3,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
2 baths
$6,300
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,329–$3,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
89 Via Cresta, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,440
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
Studio
1 bath
$2,255
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,329–$3,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
Studio
1 bath
$2,255
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,885
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,910
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,329–$3,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
192 Pasto Rico, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
3 baths
$3,990
House for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
5 Rosa #140, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
29 Picazo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Dove Canyon house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
11 Willowglade, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
5 beds
4 baths
$8,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1 bed
1 bath
$2,527–$2,637
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
5 Rosa #140, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
3d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
52 Camino, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Dove Canyon apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
4 beds
2 baths
$5,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Condo for rent