Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
1 apartment buildings, 10 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,864/mo
market average
Cheapest
$2,225/mo
eaves Santa Margarita
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
10
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
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Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eaves Santa Margarita 111 Via Serena, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA | $2,225 | $2,864 | $5.10 | 4.6 (259) | 10 |
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,864 per month, based on 10 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,225 at eaves Santa Margarita to $3,688 at eaves Santa Margarita.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,852/mo | $2,225/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,975/mo | $2,975/mo | 1 |
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Market Context
Who rents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA averages $2,852/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,975/mo. At the local median household income of $146,827, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA at $2,481/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$115,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,864/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,225/mo), you need to earn at least $89,000/year.
Median household income in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $146,827 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Overall prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rancho Santa Margarita, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,864 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,208/mo |
Population
47,257
Median household income
$146,827
Census median rent
$2,481/mo
Rent as % of income
35.1%
Median age
40.3
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,918 | +2% | +5.8% | 46 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,888 | +1% | -0.9% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,174 | +11% | -2.7% | 28 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,470 | -14% | -0.6% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,421 | -15% | +2.1% | 23 |
| Alhambra, CA | $3,490 | +22% | +10.9% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,864 per month, based on 10 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The lowest available rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA starts at $2,225 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA average $2,852/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,225/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA average $2,975/mo. Units start from $2,975/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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