Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,200.
$3,200
+$21
-$50
61
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $11,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 4 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 5 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 8 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,837 | $3,600 |
| Feb | $3,000 | $3,750 |
| Mar | $3,185 | $3,200 |
| Apr | $3,000 | $3,250 |
| May | $2,984 | $2,942 |
| Jun | $3,100 | $3,020 |
| Jul | $3,400 | $3,150 |
| Aug | $3,950 | $3,115 |
| Sep | $3,150 | No data |
| Oct | $3,400 | No data |
| Nov | $3,750 | No data |
| Dec | $3,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is 52% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Houses in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rent between $1,100 - $11,750 with an average rent of $3,200.
3. How has the rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA decreased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA increased by $21
5. How many available rentals are there in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
There are currently 61 rentals available in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,200 — 52.38% higher the national average of $2,100.