Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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148 W Canada, Unit C
$2,300
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

148 W Canada, Unit C

148 W CanadaSan Clemente, CA 92672
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Seacrest Apartments
$3,051 - $4,709
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Seacrest Apartments

240 Avenida Vista MontanaSan Clemente, CA 92672
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Baha Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baha Park

3204 Avenida Del PresidenteSan Clemente, CA 92672
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El Presidente
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Presidente

3304 Ave Del PresidenteSan Clemente, CA 92672
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2300 Calle Lobina
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Calle Lobina

2300 Calle LobinaSan Clemente, CA 92673
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2731 Calle Del Comercio
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Calle Del Comercio

2731 Calle Del ComercioSan Clemente, CA 92672
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Rancho Del Mar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Del Mar

1100 Calle Del CerroSan Clemente, CA 92672
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113 Capistrano Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

113 Capistrano Ln

113 Capistrano LnSan Clemente, CA 92672

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property at 27111 Capote de Paseo

$3,550

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$3,550
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27111 Capote de Paseo, Unit C

27111 Capote de Paseo
San Juan CapistranoCA92675

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Dana Point Oasis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Point Oasis

34544 Calle PortolaDana Point, CA 92624
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$3,450

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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Clemente, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Clemente, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Clemente Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sabella at Talega$5,405$2,30027

Cheapest Available San Clemente Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Clemente, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Clemente Beachwalk in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood priced from $2,495. Pacific Pointe Apartments in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Clemente apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Clemente Beachwalk1X11BR,1BA$2,495
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,635
Rancho Del MarAvalon1BR,1BA$2,793
Pinnacle at TalegaAspire1BR,1BA$2,947
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$3,065
San Onofre 12 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$3,150
Seacrest ApartmentsDoheny1BR,1BA$3,151
Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes1x1K1BR,1BA$3,595
811 Buena Vista#7 Unfurnished 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$3,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Clemente area is the $4.02 price per square foot Horizon 112 B Model at Casa Pasifica in the in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value San Clemente apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at San Onofre 1 starting at $3,150 with a $2.47 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Clemente apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa PasificaHorizon 112 B3BR,3.5BA$4.02
San Onofre 12 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.47
247 Avenida Montalvo, Unit Apartment 3247 Avenida Montalvo2BR,2BA$3.60
Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes1x1L1BR,1BA$4.33
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$4.47
Seacrest ApartmentsDoheny1BR,1BA$4.61
San Clemente Beachwalk1X11BR,1BA$3.93
Pinnacle at TalegaAspire1BR,1BA$4.66
Rancho Del MarAvalon1BR,1BA$4.96
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan S1Studio ,1BA$5.34

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San Clemente Overview

Known as the 'Spanish Village By The Hill', San Clemente offers gorgeous sweeping views of the Pacific ocean as well as a bounty of scenic hillside. Highlighted by pleasing Spanish architectural flourishes and ideally located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this California dream spot is an ideal place to hang your hat.

Why live in San Clemente, CA?

Always in-demand thanks to its amazing weather and bountiful scenery, this coastal California hot spot is an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with a new West Coast rental. Local schools consistently make the grade, and easy commuter access to the hubs of LA and San Diego helps make San Clemente apartments ideal for anyone looking for a large city job market without the expense and hassle of actually living there. 

San Clemente, CA
Population: 64,857

Ranked #579

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Clemente Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Clemente Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Clemente Apartment is $2,495 at San Clemente Beachwalk.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Clemente Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Clemente is starting from $3,150 at San Onofre 1.

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