Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Average rent in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Last updated on December 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,300

decreased by21%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

67

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,300. This is +74%, or $1,400, higher than the national average.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
37%
37%
22%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

73%
27%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 21% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,710. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA costs about $2,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,897. Houses for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,440

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$3,008

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$4,230

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$5,597

2%

7%

Studio

$2,100

9%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,440

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,008

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,230

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.

Rancho Santa Margarita

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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78 Flor De Sol #78-55 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 2 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

78 Flor De Sol #78-55, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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108 Flor De Sol #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

2 BR, 2 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

108 Flor De Sol #108, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

2 beds

2 baths

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64 Lobelia #64 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 2 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

64 Lobelia #64, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

3 beds

2 baths

$3,600

Condo for rent

Available Oct 15

246 Montana Del Lago Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Townhouse, Spanish - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,750

Price drop

House for rent

44 Via Madera #44 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

3 BR, 3 BA in North Rancho Santa Margarita

44 Via Madera #44, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

3 beds

3 baths

$3,800

House for rent

Available Dec 6

44 Via Madera - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita

Townhouse, Mediterranean - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

44 Via Madera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

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

3 beds

2 baths

$3,850

House for rent