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The Highlands
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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.
- 13 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
- $2,695 - $3,495 per month
- Commute
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Price and Availability
The Highlands apartments start at $2,695/month. There are 13 available apartments priced from $2,695 to $3,495. Prices were last verified by The Highlands
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Unit 18C
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$2,695
Unit 16F
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$3,000
Unit 33B
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$3,050
$3,295
Unit 25F
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$3,075
$3,050
Unit 18N
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$3,235
$3,295
Unit 23B
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$3,195
$3,235
Unit 21B
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$3,195
$3,280
Unit 29A
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$3,195
$3,305
Unit 18H
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$3,470
Unit 33H
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$3,495
$3,615
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Amenities
- In Unit Laundry
- Patio / Balcony
- Hardwood Floors
- Dishwasher
- Pet Friendly
- 24hr Maintenance
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.
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
- Ralphs0.4 mi
- Trader Joe's1.3 mi
- Pavilions1.3 mi
- Walmart Neighborhood Market1.6 mi
- Subway0.2 mi
- Jack in the Box0.2 mi
- Taco Bell0.4 mi
- Yamame0.4 mi
- Starbucks0.4 mi
- Mc Conville Airstrip8.4 mi
- Stony Bridge Ranch Airport (historical)13.9 mi
- Skylark Field Airport15.8 mi
- John Wayne Airport16.9 mi
- Corona Municipal Airport17.0 mi
- 0.2 miRobinson Elementary School — Public, K-6, 539 students, 0.2 miles away,GreatSchools rating 7 out of 10.
- 0.3 miTrabuco Mesa Elementary School — Public, PK-6, 630 students, 0.3 miles away,GreatSchools rating 7 out of 10.
- 0.7 miCielo Vista Elementary School — Public, K-6, 729 students, 0.7 miles away,GreatSchools rating 5 out of 10.
- GreatSchools rating 7 out of 10.7 /10Public7-81,229 Students0.9 miRancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School — Public, 7-8, 1,229 students, 0.9 miles away,GreatSchools rating 7 out of 10.
- 2.3 miTijeras Creek Elementary School — Public, K-5, 337 students, 2.3 miles away,GreatSchools rating 8 out of 10.
- Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
- Ike Arnold0.3 mi
- Country Hollow Lane Park0.3 mi
- Trabuco Mesa Park0.4 mi
- Trabuco Highlands Central Park0.5 mi
- Cielo Vista Park0.8 mi
- Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club0.6 mi
- Rancho Santa Margarita Library1.2 mi
- Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas1.3 mi
- 24 Hour Fitness1.3 mi
- Amphitheater1.4 mi
- PetSmart1.7 mi
- Petlingo1.7 mi
- Wags & Wiggles2.6 mi
- Petco4.0 mi
- Foothill Animal Hospital4.6 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 13 units available starting at $2,695 per month. Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, the average rent is $2,322 for a studio, $2,529 for a 1-bedroom, $3,097 for a 2-bedroom, and $3,725 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.
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.
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Yes, The Highlands is pet-friendly.
Yes, The Highlands offers parking.
Yes, The Highlands offers units with in unit laundry.
Yes, The Highlands has a pool.
No, The Highlands does not have accessible units.
Yes, The Highlands has units with dishwashers.