Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. 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

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,710/mo0.0%
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.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.