Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
$3,970/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is $3,970 per month as of July 2026. This is 106% above the national average rent, or $2,040 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $2,946, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,077.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,295 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,505 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,115 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,725 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $6,200 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dove Canyon | $3,016 | |
Rancho Cielo | $3,550 | |
Robinson Ranch | $3,007 | |
Samlarc | $3,230 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $3,215 | |
Walden | $3,311 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,946 |  3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,495 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,115
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,725
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Samlarc
Average rent
$3,230
Dove Canyon
Average rent
$3,016
Walden
Average rent
$3,311
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$3,215
Rancho Cielo
Average rent
$3,550
Robinson Ranch
Average rent
$3,007
Apartments
Average rent
$2,946
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
4%
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
106%higher than the national median
118%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,200
10%$6,500
12%$3,700
19%$9,375
17%$4,260
3%$5,000
9%$2,900
1%$2,900
3%$3,500
$4,175
6%$5,650
4%$4,800
11%Discover rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
14h ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
$2,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
14 Via Carino, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
9 El Guiro, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
4 beds
3 baths
$9,950
House 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
$6,675
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #8011A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,030–$3,820
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$3,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #8011A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,030–$3,820
Apartment for rent
14h ago
SAMLARC apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
$2,760
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$3,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena #8011A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,030–$3,820
Apartment for rent
2d ago
SAMLARC condo for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
14 Via Carino, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$3,105
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 31
6h ago
SAMLARC house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
4 beds
3 baths
$5,050
House for rent
Available Jul 31
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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 $3,970 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Average rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Rancho Santa Margarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is 106% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,040 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rancho Santa Margarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita are Robinson Ranch ($3,007/mo), Dove Canyon ($3,016/mo), and Trabuco Highlands ($3,215/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 $159,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita average around $2,390/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,990/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).