Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
$3,675/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,675 per month as of September 2026. This is 93% above the national average rent, or $1,775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 14% 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 $2,979, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,982.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,295 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,072 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 4% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $6,347 | 5% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dove Canyon | $3,115 | |
Rancho Cielo | $2,825 | |
Robinson Ranch | $2,982 | |
Samlarc | $3,190 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $2,979 | |
Walden | $3,573 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,979 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,072
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,347
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Samlarc
Average rent
$3,190
Dove Canyon
Average rent
$3,115
Robinson Ranch
Average rent
$2,982
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$2,979
Rancho Cielo
Average rent
$2,825
Walden
Average rent
$3,573
Apartments
Average rent
$2,979
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
93%higher than the national median
139%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,550
13%$5,500
3%$4,080
10%$4,900
36%$4,735
37%$4,500
8%$2,900
5%$2,700
8%$3,114
8%$3,448
15%$5,395
23%$4,650
7%Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
4d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
51 Via Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
$2,750
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #4103A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,110–$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,405
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,290
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #4103A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,110–$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #4103A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,110–$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,385–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #4103A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$3,630
Price drop
Apartment 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 $3,675 per month as of September 12, 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 increased by 14% since last year.
How does Rancho Santa Margarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is 93% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,775 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Santa Margarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are Rancho Cielo ($2,825/mo), Trabuco Highlands ($2,979/mo), and Robinson Ranch ($2,982/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 $147,000/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).