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The Highlands
Monthly Rent
$2,695 - $3,450
Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2.5
About The Highlands
The Highlands, a distinctive apartment community in Rancho Santa Margarita, sits among the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon. Choose your new home from our elegant, newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments, lofts, and townhomes. The open-concept... apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, central heating and A/C, designer countertops, wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washer and dryer connections, and private entries. As a resident, have convenient access to the best dining, shopping, and outdoor activities in Rancho Santa Margarita.
The Highlands, a distinctive apartment community in Rancho Santa Margarita, sits among the rolling hills of Trabuco Canyon. Choose your new home from our elegant, newly renovated one and two bedroom apartments, lofts, and townhomes. The open-concept apartment homes feature vaulted ceilings, central heating and A/C, designer countertops, wood-burning fireplaces, oversized tubs, spacious walk-in closets, full-size washer and dryer connections, and private entries. As a resident, have convenient access to the best dining, shopping, and outdoor activities in Rancho Santa Margarita.
The Highlands is an apartment community
Rent Specials
Up to 6 Weeks on Us
Pricing and Floor Plans
Plan A2
1 Bed, 1 Bath
905 Sq Ft
$500 Deposit
1 Available Unit
Plan A1
1 Bed, 1 Bath
766 Sq Ft
$500 Deposit
Available Mar. 17
Plan B2
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
7 Available Units
Plan B1
2 Beds, 2 Baths
882 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
6 Available Units
Plan B3
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths
1,179 Sq Ft
$600 Deposit
1 Available Unit
Details
Property Information
- Built in 1988
- 184 units / 2 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Surface Lot
- Parking DepositN/A
Street
- Parking Fee$0 / mo
Comments
Max of 1
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Max of 2
Comments
Breed restrictions apply. Please see a Leasing Associate for details and restrictions.
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Max of 2
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Phone Number
(657) 332-2225 Office Hours
Closed Today
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Additional Storage Available
- Barbecue Area
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Cornhole
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Oversized Tubs
- Pet-Friendly
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Storage Space
- Stove
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Storage Units
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Cabana
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Pickleball Court
- Playground
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Spa
- Storage Space
- Tennis Court
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
Map of The Highlands
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Highlands proximity to Trabuco Marketplace, Mercado Del Lago, and Dove Canyon Plaza. Trabuco Marketplace is 0.5 miles away, and Mercado Del Lago is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, The Highlands has somewhat friendly, including 5 transit stops within 18.2 miles. Transit options include Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Irvine.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Highlands are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 2.6 miles, including O'Neill Regional Park and Starr Ranch Sanctuary.
Airports
Living in Robinson Ranch provides easy access to John Wayne/Orange County, located just 29 minutes from The Highlands. Another nearby airport is Ontario International, located 42.4 miles away.
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
28 min Drive
Airport
Ontario International
57 min Drive

Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Robinson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Montessori At The Park
Grades PK-5
Private
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Grades 6-8
Public
St. John's Episcopal School
Grades PK-8
Private
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Trabuco Hills High
Grades 9-12
Public
Mission Viejo High
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2024 © 2024. All rights reserved.
Drive: 17 min (10.6 mi)
Drive: 21 min (13.9 mi)
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Last Updated:
The Highlands
Monthly Rent
$2,695 - $3,450
Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2.5
Phone Number
(657) 332-2225 Office Hours
Closed Today
- Accent Wall Upon Request
- Additional Storage Available
- Barbecue Area
- Breakfast Bar
- Central A/C & Heating
- Central Heating and A/C
- Common Areas are Non-Smoking
- Cornhole
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dramatic Vaulted Ceilings
- Fire Pits & Lounge Area
- Fireplace
- Guest Suite
- In-Home Washer & Dryer
- Lit Pickleball Court
- Mirrored Closet Doors
- Mirrored Wardrobe Doors
- Mission Viejo High School
- O'Neil Regional Park
- Oversized Tubs
- Pet-Friendly
- Resort-Style Pool & Spa with Cabanas
- Robinson Ranch Elementary School
- Santa Margarita Catholic High School
- Spacious Walk-In Closet
- Storage Space
- Stove
- Stunning Saddleback Views
- Ultra-high-speed internet
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Walking Distance to RSM Lake with Dining & Shoppin
- Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Storage Units
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Cabana
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Lounge
- Maintenance on site
- Pickleball Court
- Playground
- Pool
- Property Manager on Site
- Spa
- Storage Space
- Tennis Court
- Walk-Up
- Walking/Biking Trails
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Highlands proximity to Trabuco Marketplace, Mercado Del Lago, and Dove Canyon Plaza. Trabuco Marketplace is 0.5 miles away, and Mercado Del Lago is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, The Highlands has somewhat friendly, including 5 transit stops within 18.2 miles. Transit options include Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Irvine.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Highlands are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 2.6 miles, including O'Neill Regional Park and Starr Ranch Sanctuary.
Airports
Living in Robinson Ranch provides easy access to John Wayne/Orange County, located just 29 minutes from The Highlands. Another nearby airport is Ontario International, located 42.4 miles away.
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
28 min Drive
Airport
Ontario International
57 min Drive

Trabuco Mesa Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Robinson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Montessori At The Park
Grades PK-5
Private
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Grades 6-8
Public
St. John's Episcopal School
Grades PK-8
Private
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Trabuco Hills High
Grades 9-12
Public
Mission Viejo High
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2024 © 2024. All rights reserved.
Drive: 17 min (10.6 mi)
Drive: 21 min (13.9 mi)



