Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Last updated on November 1, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,500. This is +80%, or $1,555, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
for rent on Zumper.com
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,500. This is +80%, or $1,555, 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 increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA costs about $2,397 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,945. Houses for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,700.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,525 | 1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,997 | 3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,250 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,597 | 5% | 5% | |
Studio | $2,155 | 1% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Dove Canyon | $5,497 | |
Rancho Cielo | $5,200 | |
Robinson Ranch | $4,230 | |
Samlarc | $3,300 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $3,400 | |
Walden | $5,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,875 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,700 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,155
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,597
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Samlarc
Average rent
$3,300
Dove Canyon
Average rent
$5,497
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$3,400
Rancho Cielo
Average rent
$5,200
Robinson Ranch
Average rent
$4,230
Walden
Average rent
$5,595
Apartments
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
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.
Median rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.
Rancho Santa Margarita
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Explore rent trends in other markets
Aliso Viejo
$3,800
Last year
Dana Point
$5,500
Last year
Ladera Ranch
$4,200
Last year
Laguna Beach
$7,500
Last year
Laguna Hills
$4,447
Last year
Laguna Niguel
$4,650
Last year
Laguna Woods
$2,925
Last year
Lake Elsinore
$2,795
Last year
Lake Forest
$3,609
Last year
Mission Viejo
$4,187
Last year
San Juan
$6,225
Last year
Yorba Linda
$4,200
Last year
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
66 Via Terrano, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 Via Sincera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
35 Via Tortuga, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
2 baths
$3,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
29 Morning Glory, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
61 Calle De Los Ninos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
211 Montana Del Lago Dr #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
$3,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,569
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,970
Apartment for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
38 Abrigo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
18 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,569
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,970
Apartment for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
211 Montana Del Lago Dr #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
$3,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
4d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
36 San Patricio #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
18 Via Contento, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,207–$3,569
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
25 Fuente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
36 San Patricio #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
29 Morning Glory, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 Via Sincera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho Cielo house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
4 beds
3 baths
$5,900
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,970
Apartment for rent
5h ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
246 Montana Del Lago Dr, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
1d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
45 Paseo Vespertino, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
$5,690
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
211 Montana Del Lago Dr #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
$3,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
3d ago
SAMLARC townhouse for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
25 Fuente, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
$4,200
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
36 San Patricio #NA, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
$4,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
29 Morning Glory, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent