Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Current Versus Historical Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rents

Rancho Santa Margarita rentals average $2,657 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $37 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $799 to $799. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $237 (9.78%) year-over-year from $2,420 to $2,657. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (0.88%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $3,034. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $248 (5.82%) year-over-year from $4,250 to $4,498. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $143 (-2.33%) year-over-year from $6,141 to $5,998. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$50.35	$2,657	$2,420 (9.78%)	$2,208 (20.31%)
2 BR	$39.36	$3,034	$3,008 (0.88%)	$3,011 (0.77%)
3 BR	$38.85	$4,498	$4,250 (5.82%)	$4,058 (10.82%)
4+ BR	$29.19	$5,998	$6,141 (-2.33%)	$5,167 (16.08%)

Historical Rents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Top Cities Near Rancho Santa Margarita

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Rancho Santa Margarita. The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita is currently $4,650 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is Laguna Niguel, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,250 per month.

Let's compare Rancho Santa Margarita, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are about 11.73% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,800	$2,700	$3,000	$3,000
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,390	$4,200
Lake Forest, CA	$2,375	$2,515	$3,060	$4,650
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,750	$4,698
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,700	$5,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Rancho Santa Margarita

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Rancho Santa Margarita. One neighborhood in the area is Orange County Great Park. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is currently around $5,900 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Rancho Santa Margarita's average rent, which is only $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County Great Park has the most affordable average rent at $5,900 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Rancho Santa Margarita. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$4,850	$5,900

Top Counties Near Rancho Santa Margarita

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Top Zipcodes Near Rancho Santa Margarita

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,250. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92656, Aliso Viejo, CA at $4,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,300 per month is 92602, Irvine, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,500 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,725 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,450	$3,725	$5,500
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,775	$4,200	$5,290
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,492	$3,800	$4,875
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,700	$5,250
92630, Lake Forest, CA	$2,375	$2,500	$2,995	$4,275
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,673	$3,390	$4,200
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,390	$4,000	$6,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Rancho Santa Margarita Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,657 and an average price per square feet of $50.35. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,034 and an average price per square feet of $39.36. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita.

How have rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.