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The Highlands
Property highlights
Discover The Highlands, a luxurious community nestled in Rancho Santa Margarita. Experience spacious, newly updated apartments featuring stylish vaulted ceilings and cozy wood-burning fireplaces. The community is renowned for its resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and relaxing spa. Positioned ideally within walking distance of dining and shopping, The Highlands is a top choice for those craving convenience and leisure. With a dog park on-site and both dogs and cats welcome, pet owners will appreciate the warm, friendly environment. Residents also celebrate the responsive management and professional maintenance teams, ensuring a hassle-free living experience.
- 11 units available
- 1 Bed • 2 Beds
- Location
- 31872 Joshua Drive, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92679, Robinson Ranch
- Amenities
- In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
- Price range
- $2,875 - $3,530 per month
- Commute
Price and Availability
The Highlands apartments start at $2,875/month. There are 11 available apartments priced from $2,875 to $3,530. Prices were last verified by The Highlands 2 hours ago.
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Unit 28H
Avail. Jan 6
$2,875
$2,725
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Unit Amenities
air conditioning
dishwasher
extra storage
fireplace
in unit laundry
microwave
range
refrigerator
walk in closets
w/d hookup
recently renovated
patio / balcony
bathtub
carpet
oven
hardwood floors
stainless steel
garbage disposal
ice maker
Property Amenities
dogs allowed
pet friendly
clubhouse
dog park
fire pit
gym
parking
playground
pool
bbq/grill
guest suite
hot tub
internet access
pickleball
cats allowed
garage
on-site laundry
24hr maintenance
business center
carport
smoke-free community
tennis court
game room
media room
guest parking
e-payments
online portal
The Highlands, a distinctive apartment community in Rancho Santa Margarita, sits among the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon. Choose your new home from our elegant, newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments, lofts, and townhomes. The open-concept apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, central heating and A/C, designer countertops, wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washer and dryer connections, and private entries. As a resident, have convenient access to the best dining, shopping, and outdoor activities in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 2.7x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Pets allowed
Cats, dogs
deposit
500
rent
50
limit
2
restrictions
Please speak with a leasing associate about our breed restrictions. Maximum 2 pets per home.
deposit
500
rent
50
limit
2
restrictions
Please speak with a leasing associate about our breed restrictions.
deposit
500
rent
50
limit
2
Open lot: included in lease, Carport with storage: included in select units, Parking garage with storage: included in select units. Surface lot, assigned.
Explore the Area
Smart & Final Extra!
0.2 mi
Ralphs
0.4 mi
Trader Joe's
1.3 mi
Pavilions
1.3 mi
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1.6 mi
Subway
0.2 mi
Jack in the Box
0.2 mi
Taco Bell
0.4 mi
Yamame
0.4 mi
Starbucks
0.4 mi
Plano Trabuco-Santa Margarita
0.2 mi
Santa Margarita-Antonio
0.3 mi
Santa Margarita-Antonio
0.4 mi
Plano Trabuco-Alas De Paz
0.4 mi
Santa Margarita-Avd De Los Funadores
0.6 mi
Mc Conville Airstrip
8.4 mi
Stony Bridge Ranch Airport (historical)
13.9 mi
Skylark Field Airport
15.8 mi
John Wayne Airport
16.9 mi
Corona Municipal Airport
17.0 mi
7 /10
Robinson Elementary School
PublicK-6
539 Students
0.2 mi
7 /10
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School
PublicPK-6
630 Students
0.3 mi
5 /10
Cielo Vista Elementary School
PublicK-6
729 Students
0.7 mi
7 /10
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
Public7-8
1,229 Students
0.9 mi
8 /10
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
PublicK-5
337 Students
2.3 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Ike Arnold
0.3 mi
Country Hollow Lane Park
0.3 mi
Trabuco Mesa Park
0.4 mi
Trabuco Highlands Central Park
0.5 mi
Cielo Vista Park
0.8 mi
Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club
0.6 mi
Rancho Santa Margarita Library
1.2 mi
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
1.3 mi
24 Hour Fitness
1.3 mi
Amphitheater
1.4 mi
PetSmart
1.7 mi
Petlingo
1.7 mi
Wags & Wiggles
2.6 mi
Petco
4.0 mi
Foothill Animal Hospital
4.6 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 56 — Somewhat Walkable, some daily errands possible without a car.Transit Score: —Public Transit Access
The Robinson Ranch area benefits from access to public transit options, such asNearby public transit stops include:
- Plano Trabuco-Santa Margarita (~0.24 mi)
- Santa Margarita-Antonio (~0.33 mi)
- Plano Trabuco-Alas De Paz (~0.43 mi)
- Santa Margarita-Avd De Los Funadores (~0.6 mi)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Highlands has 11 available apartments with prices starting at $2,875. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
Yes, virtual tours of The Highlands are available. To schedule a virtual tour of available apartments, please contact (949) 506-4427.
In Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, the average rent is for a studio, $2,467 for a 1-bedroom, $3,115 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,898 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, check out our monthly Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rent Report.
The Highlands is located in the Robinson Ranch neighborhood area of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
No, The Highlands is not currently offering any move-in specials for new residents.
If you decide to rent an apartment at The Highlands, you can expect to pay the following fees:
- Application Fee: $62.02 Per Applicant
- Security Deposit: $500 (1 bedroom), $600 (2 bedroom)
If you have a pet, you can also expect to pay the following fees:
- Pet Deposit: 500
- Monthly Pet Rent: 50
No, utility fees are not included in the rent at property.
The minimum lease length at The Highlands is 12 months. Please note that leases shorter than 12 months often have extra fees.
The income requirement at The Highlands is 2.7x the rent in total household income (before taxes). Typical income verification documents include pay stubs, bank statements, or W-2/1099 tax forms.
No, The Highlands does not offer furnished apartments. Tenants who rent in The Highlands are expected to furnish the entirety of their apartment.
The Highlands is pet-friendly and allows the following pets: cats, dogs. The maximum number of pets per apartment is 2. You can expect to pay the following pet fees at The Highlands:
- Pet Deposit: 500
- Monthly Pet Rent: 50
Restrictions: Please speak with a leasing associate about our breed restrictions. Maximum 2 pets per home.
Cat Policy:
- Pet Deposit: 500
- Monthly Pet Rent: 50
- Maximum number of Cats: 2
Dog Policy:
- Pet Deposit: 500
- Monthly Pet Rent: 50
- Maximum number of Dogs: 2
- Restrictions: Please speak with a leasing associate about our breed restrictions.
Some of The Highlands's amenities include in unit laundry, patio / balcony, and hardwood floors. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
The nearest grocery store to The Highlands is Smart & Final Extra!, located about 0.22 away. Other nearby options include Ralphs, Trader Joe's, Pavilions, and Walmart Neighborhood Market.
Nearby schools to The Highlands include Robinson Elementary School, Trabuco Mesa Elementary School, Cielo Vista Elementary School, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School, and Tijeras Creek Elementary School. The nearest school is Robinson Elementary School, located about 0.2 miles away.
Yes, The Highlands offers parking. Open lot: included in lease, Carport with storage: included in select units, Parking garage with storage: included in select units. Surface lot, assigned.
Yes, in unit laundry is available in the apartments at The Highlands.
Yes, The Highlands offers a pool for residents.
No, The Highlands does not offer accessible apartments.
Yes, The Highlands offers apartments with dishwashers included.
Yes, residents at The Highlands have access to nearby public transit. The Plano Trabuco-Santa Margarita stop is about 0.24 miles away.