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Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

39 rentals available
  • 61 Calle De Los Ninos

    $3,850
    61 Calle De Los Ninos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    (949) 837-5700

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Dishwasher, Garage, Pool, Microwave, Walking trail, and Range

  • 28 Lawnridge

    $5,400
    28 Lawnridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
    (949) 837-5700

    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more

  • 19 Cascada

    $4,350
    19 Cascada, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    (619) 248-6434

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Recently renovated, Walk in closets, and Pool

  • 180 Via Lampara

    $4,000
    180 Vía Lampara, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    (949) 305-6800

    1 unit available
    3 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, and Pool

  • $500 OFF FIRST MONTH! Stunning 4 Bed 4 Bath in gated Dove Canyon

    $5,595
    31 Wakonda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
    (800) 294-4656

    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Dogs allowed, Garage, Walk in closets, Gym + more

  • 20891 Porter Ranch Road

    $6,000
    20891 Porter Ranch Road, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
    (949) 216-0055

    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    Dishwasher, Garage, Walk in closets, Pool, Hot tub, Microwave + more

  • 6 Lakeridge

    $5,950
    6 Lakeridge, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
    (949) 419-6860

    1 unit available
    4 bed
    Amenities

    Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Stainless steel, Pool, Guest suite, and Fire pit

Top neighborhoods in Rancho Santa Margarita

Samlarc
Samlarc
What it’s like to live in Samlarc
Master-planned perfection defines Samlarc, where rental communities surround Rancho Santa Margarita Lake with mountain backdrops that look photoshopped in real life. The neighborhood includes walking paths connecting residential areas to the town center, creating actual walkability rare in Orange County. Most rental communities include pools, tennis courts, and landscaped common areas maintained through association fees typically included in rent. The foothills location means slightly cooler temperatures than coastal communities during summer, while winter brings occasional light frost creating seasonal atmosphere rare in Southern California. Unlike beach cities, parking remains blissfully simple, and most units include garages. When seeking outdoor recreation, O'Neill Regional Park offers extensive hiking and mountain biking trails directly from neighborhood access points.
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