Apartments and Homes for Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Apartments and homes for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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What's on the market in Rancho Santa Margarita right now
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About rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita
39 rentals are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA on Nalren right now — 11 houses, 28 condos or townhomes. Asking rents run from $2,300 to $8,600 a month, with a median of $4,000. Of the 39 with a known listing date, 36 came to market in the last 90 days, 2 have been listed for three to six months, and 1 for longer; 14 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing.
Counts and asking rents of listings currently active on Nalren in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast or an estimate of any property.
Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita by bedroom count
- 1-bedroom — median asking rent $2,850/mo across 4 listings
- 2-bedroom — median asking rent $3,200/mo across 16 listings
- 3-bedroom — median asking rent $4,500/mo across 13 listings
- 4+ bedroom — median asking rent $5,523/mo across 6 listings
Asking rents in Rancho Santa Margarita currently range from $2,300 to $8,600 per month.
Currently for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita: 28 condos and townhomes, 11 houses.
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Frequently asked questions — Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
How much is rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The median asking rent across 39 active rental listings in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $4,000 per month on Nalren, refreshed daily.
How much is rent in Rancho Santa Margarita by bedroom count?
Median asking rents on Nalren right now: 1-bedroom $2,850/mo (4 listings), 2-bedroom $3,200/mo (16 listings), 3-bedroom $4,500/mo (13 listings), 4+ bedroom $5,523/mo (6 listings). These are aggregates of displayed asking rents on active listings, refreshed daily — not estimates.
Are there houses for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, or mostly apartments?
Both. Nalren currently lists 11 houses for rent in Rancho Santa Margarita and 28 condos or townhomes. Filter by property type in the app.
How long have rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA been on the market?
Of the 39 with a known listing date, 36 came to market in the last 90 days, 2 have been listed for three to six months, and 1 for longer; 14 of the current listings have reduced their asking rent since listing. These are counts of listings currently active on Nalren in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, refreshed daily — not a forecast.
Which cities near Rancho Santa Margarita have rentals on Nalren?
Within about 7 miles of Rancho Santa Margarita: Coto De Caza (12 listings, 2.7 mi), Trabuco Canyon (7 listings, 2.9 mi), Mission Viejo (54 listings, 3.1 mi), Lake Forest (56 listings, 4.9 mi), Ladera Ranch (24 listings, 6.2 mi). Each city has its own rentals page on Nalren, refreshed daily.
What are my rights as a renter in Rancho Santa Margarita, California?
California caps most security deposits at one month's rent, limits annual rent increases on covered units under AB 1482 (5% plus local CPI, capped at 10%), and requires just cause for most evictions after 12 months of tenancy. Some cities, including Los Angeles, add local rent-stabilization rules. See the Nalren guide to California renters' rights for the details and exceptions.
How many rentals listings are in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Nalren currently has 39 rentals listings in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. New listings are added throughout the day — open the Nalren app to see everything and set alerts.