Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Villa Paloma Senior Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Paloma Senior Apartments

27221 Paseo EspadaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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24831 La Paz Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24831 La Paz Ave.

24831 La Paz AveDana Point, CA 92629
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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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33741 Olinda Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629

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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $2,235 to $6,994 with an overall median price of $4,331. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Connemara at $2,405, Meredith Canyon at $2,405, and Capistrano Royale at $2,235. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Connemara$3,950$2,40525
Meredith Canyon$3,950$2,40525
Capistrano Royale$4,282$2,235115
Coastline$4,603$2,33778
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,603$2,33766
Marbella$4,603$2,28769

Cheapest Available San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Juan Capistrano, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,275. The Palms at Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,337. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,275
The Palms at Laguna NiguelMadrid1BR,1BA$2,337
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$2,337

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.66 price per square foot B33 Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $4,728. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the The Ultimate Model at Vilara starting at $4,513 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Juan Capistrano apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado WestB332BR,2BA$3.66
VilaraThe Ultimate2BR,2BA$3.57
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 3A3BR,2BA$3.43
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.39
34476 Via Espinoza, Unit 134476 Via Espinoza2BR,1BA$3.41
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.50
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.48
SkyeA05 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.71
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.73
The Palms at Laguna NiguelMadrid1BR,1BA$3.73

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Getting Around San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Juan Capistrano Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Juan Capistrano?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Juan Capistrano is at Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments listed at $2,275.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Juan Capistrano Apartment is $2,337 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Juan Capistrano is starting from $2,958 at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals.

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