Average Rent in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Current Versus Historical SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rents

SAMLARC rentals average $2,542 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,350, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially 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 $251 (10.36%) year-over-year from $2,420 to $2,671. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.67%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $358 (8.45%) year-over-year from $4,242 to $4,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $400 (-7.34%) year-over-year from $5,450 to $5,050. 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 down by 1.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$48.14	$2,671	$2,420 (10.36%)	$2,544 (5.01%)
2 BR	$39.65	$3,200	$3,117 (2.67%)	$2,937 (8.97%)
3 BR	$37.69	$4,600	$4,242 (8.45%)	$4,065 (13.16%)
4+ BR	$29.04	$5,050	$5,450 (-7.34%)	$5,299 (-4.70%)

Historical Rents in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Top Cities Near SAMLARC

There are a total of 6 cities nearby SAMLARC. The average rent in SAMLARC is currently $4,300 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is Laguna Niguel, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,950 per month.

Let's compare SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are about 6.35% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$3,025	$2,700	$3,100	$3,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,542	$3,150	$3,850
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,500	$4,200
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,487	$3,800	$4,400
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,405	$3,200	$4,750
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,900	$4,950

Top Neighborhoods Near SAMLARC

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near SAMLARC. Some of these neighborhoods include Portola Springs, Orange County Great Park, and Orchard Hills. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is currently around $6,000 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than SAMLARC's average rent, which is only $3,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near SAMLARC, Portola Springs has the most affordable average rent at $5,500 per month. Whereas, at $7,500 average rent per month, Orchard Hills is the most expensive neighborhood in or near SAMLARC. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Portola Springs, Orange County, CA	N/A	N/A	$3,950	$5,500
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,450	$4,100	$6,000
Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,725	$4,300	$7,500

Top Counties Near SAMLARC

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Top Zipcodes Near SAMLARC

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,000.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,487	$3,800	$4,400
92630, Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,405	$3,250	$5,000
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,800	$3,850	$5,700
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,625	$3,500	$4,200
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,900	$4,950
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,975	$5,500
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,800	$3,723	$6,000

Frequently Asked Questions - SAMLARC Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do SAMLARC, 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 SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,542 and an average price per square feet of $48.14. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in SAMLARC.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,150 and an average price per square feet of $39.65. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in SAMLARC.

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

Rent prices for rentals in SAMLARC, 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 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is around $2,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.