Amenities & Features

Our pet-friendly community includes a host of amenities you will enjoy such as a pool, spa, fitness center, and playground.
Essex Apartments Features

Apartment Features

  • A/C unit
  • Carpeting
  • Ceiling fan
  • Central A/C
  • Central heating
  • Coat closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal
  • Great views
  • Hardwood-style vinyl flooring
  • Heating unit
  • Keyless Entry

    Keyless entry

    Digitally grant access to your guests with keyless smart locks. 


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    Keyless entry
  • Kitchen pantry
  • Patio/balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Smart Technology

    Smart home technology

    Enjoy the convenience of a smart device-enabled apartment home. You can easily control your apartment with a convenient mobile app.


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    Smart home technology
  • Ultrafast Internet

    Ultrafast Internet connectivity

    Our portfolio of Ultrafast internet providers offer speeds from 200 Mbps to up to 2 Gig. Take advantage of lower introductory prices when you sign up for a new service.


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    Ultrafast Internet connectivity

Some features available in select apartments. To learn more about our application process, pet policies, and more, please visit our Leasing Info page. Additional monthly fees apply for Internet.

  • Staged bedroom with carpeting and large window.
  • Staged living room with ceiling fan, hardwood style flooring, and sliding door leading to balcony.
  • Galley style classic kitchen with hardwood style flooring.
Essex Apartments Community Amenities

Community Amenities

  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • BBQ area
  • Courtesy patrol
  • Fitness center
  • Online resident portal
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Playground
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment.
  • Swimming pool surrounded by lounge seating.
  • BBQ Area with picnic table.
  • Playground next to grass area.
  • Swimming pool at night surrounded by lounge chairs.
Community Parking Amenity

Parking

Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita offers garage and covered parking for an additional cost. Covered parking, if available, is $35 monthly per space and garage parking, if available, is $115 monthly per space. Uncovered parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The community also includes guest parking. Parking availability and pricing are subject to change without notice. Have additional questions? Our leasing team can work with you directly to find the best parking option to fit your needs.
Essex On-Site Retail Locations

On-Site Retail Locations*

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*On-site retail locations are independent third-party businesses and services located within the community. Additional fees and services may apply. Essex and its subsidiaries do not endorse any on-site retail locations.

Girl hiking at sunrise

Rancho Santa Margarita

Rancho Santa Margarita is a quaint community bursting with natural beauty and open space at the foothills of the Saddleback mountains

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