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Last updated on June 2, 2026
Average rent in
Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Dove Canyon
$5,500/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Dove Canyon is $5,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 182% above the national average rent, or $3,550 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Dove Canyon
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dove Canyon rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Average rent prices in Dove Canyon have increased by 65% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Rent prices in Dove Canyon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dove Canyon is $2,917, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Dove Canyon run $2,578 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,125 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,578 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,099 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,250 |  66% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillsboro | $3,050 | |
Oso Valley Greenbelt | $5,250 | |
The Forest | $3,749 | |
The Village | $2,848 | |
The Woods | $3,950 | |
Trabuco Highlands | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,917 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,225 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,600 | 59% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,125
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,578
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,099
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
66%
Last year
47%
Hillsboro
Average rent
$3,050
The Forest
Average rent
$3,749
The Village
Average rent
$2,848
The Woods
Average rent
$3,950
Oso Valley Greenbelt
Average rent
$5,250
Trabuco Highlands
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,917
Condos
Average rent
$3,225
Houses
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
59%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dove Canyon, 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 Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Dove Canyon and Hillsboro by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dove Canyon
182%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 80% higher than the median rent in Hillsboro, Coto De, CA.
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5d+ ago
Dove Canyon house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
10 Piedmont, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,495
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5d+ ago
Dove Canyon house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
23 Hillrise, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,800
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Dove Canyon house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
10 Piedmont, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,495
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5d+ ago
Dove Canyon house for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
23 Hillrise, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,800
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Frequently asked questions for Dove Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Dove Canyon rental market.
How much is rent in Dove Canyon?
The average rent in Dove Canyon is $5,500 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dove Canyon?
Average rent prices in Dove Canyon have increased by 65% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Dove Canyon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dove Canyon is 182% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dove Canyon?
To comfortably afford rent in Dove Canyon, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).