Cheap Homes for Rent in San Clemente, CA from $2,500 (5 Rentals)

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property at 677 Camino de los Mares
$3,300

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Base Rent$3,300

Total Monthly Price$3,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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677 Camino de los Mares, Unit Sea View Condo

677 Camino de los Mares
San ClementeCA92673
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property at 33852 Del Obispo St
$3,450

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Base Rent$3,450

Total Monthly Price$3,450
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629

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property at 221 W Escalones
$3,700

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Base Rent$3,700

Total Monthly Price$3,700
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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221 W Escalones

San ClementeCA92672
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San Clemente, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Clemente, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Clemente, CA area range in price from $1,450 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $4,750. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Clemente Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sabella at Talega$4,750$1,45010

Cheapest Available San Clemente Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Clemente, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 101-103 Avenida Carmelo priced from $2,195. 2601 S. El Camino Real has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Clemente apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101-103 Avenida Carmelo1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,195
2601 S. El Camino Real1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,550
Rancho Del MarAvalon1BR,1BA$2,552

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA

As of September 12, 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 $3,050 with a $2.40 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$2.40
Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes2x2B2BR,2BA$4.04
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.39
227 La Paloma, Unit A227 La Paloma2BR,1BA$3.51
The PalmerPlan A11BR,1BA$4.41
2601 S. El Camino Real1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.78
Seacrest ApartmentsCoronado1BR,1BA$4.09
Pinnacle at TalegaAspire1BR,1BA$4.28
105 Avenida Aragon, Unit #UNIT B105 Avenida Aragon1BR,1BA$3.97

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San Clemente, CA
Population: 64,857

Ranked #579

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Clemente

What type of rentals are currently available in San Clemente?

There are currently 377 Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,570 to $7,000. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Clemente ranging from $2,500 to $70,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Clemente?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Clemente ranges from $2,500 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,751.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Clemente?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Clemente range from $2,950 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,500 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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