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The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment rental in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,495.
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22482 Alma Aldea, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,255+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

6 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Verified

Amenities

W/D hookup, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more

Verified

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2 Via Amistosa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,235+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

18 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more

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22751 El Prado, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,625+/moTotal price13-mo lease

37 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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21022 Los Alisos Boulevard, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,407+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

Top rated for Location

“Love my apartment lots of closets. any issues, maintenance is here right away. The girls in the front office are wonderful. I lived in a condominium for eight years before this. I will never do that again. I’ll stay here as long as I can”

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30824 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,464+/moTotal price12-mo lease

7 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking + more

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111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,370+/moFees may apply12-mo lease

17 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more

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79 Gaviota, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

$2,290/moFees may apply12-mo lease

1 unit available

1 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more

8 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Amenities

In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more

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Avila at Rancho Santa Margarita 06310

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 717 sqft

Total monthly rent

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1 Bed • 1 Bath • 525 sqft

Base monthly rent

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Villas Antonio Apartment Homes 140

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 599 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,255+

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LOVELY 1 BD/1 BATH UPPER LEVEL CONDO 1 Bed, 1 Bath, $2290

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 600 sqft

Base monthly rent

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eaves Santa Margarita 145

1 Bed • 1 Bath • 524 sqft

Base monthly rent

$2,370+

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