Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rent History
138 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-06)
$2,910
1-year change
+1.0%
$28/mo
5-year change
+32.7%
$717/mo
10-year change
+61.5%
$1,108/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,710/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,777/mo | +3.9% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $1,878/mo | +5.7% | +9.8% |
| 2018 | $1,917/mo | +2.1% | +12.1% |
| 2019 | $1,960/mo | +2.2% | +14.6% |
| 2020 | $1,986/mo | +1.3% | +16.1% |
| 2021 | $2,115/mo | +6.5% | +23.7% |
| 2022 | $2,580/mo | +22.0% | +50.9% |
| 2023 | $2,615/mo | +1.4% | +52.9% |
| 2024 | $2,706/mo | +3.5% | +58.2% |
| 2025 | $2,874/mo | +6.2% | +68.1% |
| 2026 | $2,799/mo | -2.6% | +63.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Rancho Santa Margarita changed since 2015?
Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA was $1,686 in 2015-01 and is $2,910 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,224 per month over 11 years.
How much has Rancho Santa Margarita rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has changed +32.7% ($717 per month). The current median is $2,910.
What has rent in Rancho Santa Margarita done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has changed +61.5% ($1,108 per month). It is now $2,910.
Is rent in Rancho Santa Margarita going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has increased +1.0% ($28/mo). Current median: $2,910.