Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
$3,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rancho Santa Margarita rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $3,113, whereas a house costs $4,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,121.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,295 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,470 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,121 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 7% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,822 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dove Canyon | $3,800 | |
Rancho Cielo | $3,750 | |
Robinson Ranch | $4,375 | |
Samlarc | $3,147 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $3,700 | |
Walden | $3,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,113 | 4% | 14% | |
Condos | $2,722 | 2% | 6% | |
Houses | $4,775 | 9% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,121
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,822
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Samlarc
Average rent
$3,147
Robinson Ranch
Average rent
$4,375
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$3,700
Walden
Average rent
$3,700
Rancho Cielo
Average rent
$3,750
Dove Canyon
Average rent
$3,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,113
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,775
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
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
71%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$4,200
8%$5,125
7%$3,900
7%$6,250
11%$4,095
8%$4,650
6%$3,000
3%$2,695
1%$3,750
3%$3,885
3%$5,175
13%$4,650
9%Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
61 Gaviota, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
108 Wild Horse Loop, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
3 baths
$5,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$4,230
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
13h ago
Verified
21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,409–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
17 El Morro #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 beds
3 baths
$5,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 2
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$2,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,409–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$2,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,210–$4,230
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,382–$3,693
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$2,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
3 baths
$3,995
Price dropped $155Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $3,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Rancho Santa Margarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Santa Margarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are Samlarc ($3,147/mo), Trabuco Highlands ($3,700/mo), and Walden ($3,700/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 $130,000/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?
May offers the best rental deals in Rancho Santa Margarita, with rents running about 23% lower than November's peak prices. April and July see the most competition among renters, while November is the least competitive month.
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).