Average Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The average listed apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,700 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 17 priced apartments in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
1 apartment buildings, 17 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CAAvg Rent
$2,700/mo
median $2,752
market average
Cheapest
$2,412/mo
eaves Santa Margarita
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
17
available now
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Average Rent by Property
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Price per Square Foot
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 | $2,412 | $2,700 | $3.48/ft² | 4.6 (259) | 17 |
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,700 per month, based on 17 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,412 at eaves Santa Margarita to $3,087 at eaves Santa Margarita.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,487/mo | $2,412/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $2,889/mo | $2,752/mo | 9 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA averages $2,487/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $2,889/mo. At the local median household income of $146,827, that works out to 22% 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 9% 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
$108,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,700/mo.
Comfortable income
$130,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,412/mo), you need to earn at least $96,000/year.
Median household income in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $146,827 , about 13% 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) | $2,700 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,044/mo |
Population
47,257
Median household income
$146,827
Census median rent
$2,481/mo
Census rent burden
35.1%
Median age
40.3
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
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
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
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 | $3,104 | +15% | -5% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,370 | +25% | -5.5% | 36 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,881 | +7% | +1.8% | 34 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,261 | -16% | -8.8% | 33 |
| Hayward, CA | $2,730 | +1% | -5.6% | 32 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,205 | +93% | +7.5% | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The average listed apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,700 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 17 priced apartments in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The median asking rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $2,752 per month, computed from 17 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,700/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The lowest available rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA starts at $2,412 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA average $2,487/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,412/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA average $2,889/mo. Units start from $2,752/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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