Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Last updated July 17, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is $3,900.
Average rent
$3,900
Month-over-month change
+$418
Year-over-year change
+$900
Available rentals
51
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,257 to $10,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 5 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 3 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 5 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 11 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $900 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Feb | $3,750 | $3,500 |
| Mar | $3,200 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $3,250 | $3,400 |
| May | $2,942 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,020 | $3,850 |
| Jul | $3,150 | $3,181 |
| Aug | $3,115 | No data |
| Sep | $3,200 | No data |
| Oct | $3,763 | No data |
| Nov | $3,850 | No data |
| Dec | $3,660 | No data |
Market temperature
The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA rental market temperature is HOT. 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 95% higher than the national average.
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