Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,849
1-year change
+5.3%
$144/mo
5-year change
+22.6%
$526/mo
10-year change
+61.0%
$1,079/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Rancho Santa Margarita
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,680/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,746/mo | +3.9% | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $1,844/mo | +5.6% | +9.8% |
| 2018 | $1,883/mo | +2.1% | +12.1% |
| 2019 | $1,926/mo | +2.3% | +14.6% |
| 2020 | $1,955/mo | +1.5% | +16.4% |
| 2021 | $2,079/mo | +6.3% | +23.8% |
| 2022 | $2,537/mo | +22.0% | +51.0% |
| 2023 | $2,571/mo | +1.3% | +53.0% |
| 2024 | $2,660/mo | +3.5% | +58.3% |
| 2025 | $2,697/mo | +1.4% | +60.5% |
| 2026 | $2,767/mo | +2.6% | +64.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Rancho Santa Margarita changed since 2015?
Median rent in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA was $1,655 in 2015-01 and is $2,849 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,194 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 +22.6% ($526 per month). The current median is $2,849.
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 +61.0% ($1,079 per month). It is now $2,849.
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 +5.3% ($144/mo). Current median: $2,849.