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Master-Planned South Orange County

Rentals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Welcome to Rancho Santa Margarita, a master-planned Orange County city built around a central lake and ringed by the Saddleback foothills, incorporated in 2000.

Rancho Santa Margarita is a city in southern Orange County, California, set in the foothills of the Saddleback mountains between Mission Viejo and the Santa Ana Mountains. It is one of Orange County's youngest cities, incorporated in 2000, and was developed from the outset as a master-planned community organized around a central lake, interconnected parks, and an extensive open-space and trail system. The design emphasizes walkable neighborhoods, community facilities, and access to the surrounding natural landscape. The Rancho Santa Margarita Landscape and Recreation Corporation, known locally as SAMLARC, manages the community's central amenities, including the lake and beach club, and anchors the civic structure of the city. Residential neighborhoods wrap around the lake and central parks, with townhomes and detached homes clustered near trails and recreational facilities, while outlying areas extend toward the foothills and regional parkland. Public education is shared between two highly regarded districts. The Saddleback Valley Unified School District serves one portion of the city, and the Capistrano Unified School District serves the other, with Tesoro High School and Trabuco Hills High School among the area's secondary options. This dual-district structure means school assignments vary by neighborhood. Recreation is a defining feature. O'Neill Regional Park borders the community and offers camping, trails, and open space, while the city's own parks, sports fields, and the SAMLARC lake provide day-to-day recreation. The 241 toll road connects Rancho Santa Margarita to the rest of Orange County and the I-5 corridor, positioning the city as a quieter, nature-oriented alternative within one of Southern California's most desirable suburban regions.

Population 47,949
County Orange
Active Listings 181
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Rancho Santa Margarita in?

Rancho Santa Margarita is in Orange County, California, located in the Saddleback Valley foothills of south Orange County. The city incorporated in the year 2000 and is one of Orange County's youngest municipalities, developed as a master-planned community.

What school districts serve Rancho Santa Margarita?

Rancho Santa Margarita is served by two public school districts: Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Capistrano Unified School District. High schools serving the area include Trabuco Hills High and Tesoro High, with school assignments depending on a specific residential address.

What is Rancho Santa Margarita known for?

Rancho Santa Margarita is known as a master-planned community built around a central lake managed by SAMLARC, which also oversees parks, trails, and recreational facilities. O'Neill Regional Park borders the city and provides additional open space.

Is Rancho Santa Margarita near the beach?

Rancho Santa Margarita is inland, in the foothills of the Saddleback mountains. Coastal Orange County cities such as Dana Point and San Clemente are roughly 20 to 30 minutes away via the 241 toll road and connecting routes.

What outdoor activities are available in Rancho Santa Margarita?

Residents use the SAMLARC lake and beach club, neighborhood parks, sports fields, and a large trail network for recreation. O'Neill Regional Park offers hiking, mountain biking, and camping on land directly adjacent to the city.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 6
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $1,065,000 +4.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $646
schedule Avg Days on Market 37
sell Homes Sold 101
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 4.2

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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039 homes for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
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7 Via Encanto For Rent
$5,000
7 Via EncantoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2038 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • OC26183853
Ford Realty Group
30 Calle Del Sur For Rent
$5,250
30 Calle Del SurRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2195 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26175964
Versailles Property
21 Aloysia For Rent
$5,200
21 AloysiaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2144 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26160708
Bullock Russell RE Services
12 Flor De Mar For Rent
$2,360
12 Flor De MarRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 618 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • OC26173810
Connection Real Estate Inc.
25 Picazo #103 For Rent
$2,595
25 Picazo #103Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 618 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26168347
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
7 Cetrino For Rent
$3,495
7 CetrinoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1102 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26176462
Keller Williams OC Coastal Realty
272 Pasto Rico For Rent
$3,300
272 Pasto RicoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1091 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26172139
Bullock Russell RE Services
43 Via Cresta For Rent
$2,300
43 Via CrestaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 600 sqft
  • Built 1989
  • OC26162661
Legacy 15 Real Estate Brokers
121 Pasto Rico For Rent
$3,400
121 Pasto RicoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1091 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • OC26169915
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
28 Los Platillos For Rent
$4,990
28 Los PlatillosRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1670 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • OC26166389
Regency Real Estate Brokers
12 Abrigo For Rent
$3,200
12 AbrigoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 827 sqft
  • Built 1993
  • OC26168136
OC Residential Property Mgmt
21 Dewberry For Rent
$4,500
21 DewberryRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1428 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26166150
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
7 Rosa For Rent
$2,950
7 RosaRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 737 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • OC26160330
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
11 Plushstone For Rent
$4,600
11 PlushstoneRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1758 sqft
  • Built 1998
  • OC26156628
Re/Max Real Estate Group
8 Firethorn For Rent
$4,200
8 FirethornRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1083 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26152834
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
91 Seacountry Lane For Rent
$4,600
91 Seacountry LaneRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1711 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • OC26150796
Re/Max Real Estate Group
16 Via Solaz For Rent
$3,100
16 Via SolazRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 643 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • OC26141231
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
45 Glen Echo For Rent
$6,495
45 Glen EchoRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  • 5 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3640 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • OC26126905
Re/Max Real Estate Group
9 El Guiro For Rent
$6,500
9 El GuiroRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1968 sqft
  • Built 1992
  • OC26115606
LongWise Investments
108 Wild Horse #6 For Rent
$5,500
108 Wild Horse #6Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1325 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC26115607
LongWise Investments
7 San Vincente For Rent
$5,995
7 San VincenteRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2246 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • OC26112656
Regency Real Estate Brokers
11 Wild Horse Loop #72 For Rent
$5,500
11 Wild Horse Loop #72Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1415 sqft
  • Built 1987
  • OC24251452
Niguel Point Properties
20891 Porter Ranch Road For Rent
$6,000
20891 Porter Ranch RoadRancho Santa Margarita, CA 92679
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2267 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • OC24217992
Niguel Point Properties
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