Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,570 (46 Rentals)

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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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Hanover Laguna Niguel
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$2,590 - $5,722

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Base Rent$2,590 - $5,722
Total Monthly Price$2,590 - $5,722
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
Family Friendly
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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$3,015 - $3,820

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Base Rent$3,015 - $3,820
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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property at 16 Aruba St
$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
Total Monthly Price$3,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15

16 Aruba St, Unit Crystal Cay

16 Aruba St
Laguna NiguelCA92677
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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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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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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Dana Point Oasis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dana Point Oasis

34544 Calle PortolaDana Point, CA 92624
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24241 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24241 Santa Clara Ave

24241 Santa Clara AveDana Point, CA 92629
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2300 Calle Lobina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Calle Lobina

2300 Calle LobinaSan Clemente, CA 92673
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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,570 to $7,710 with an overall median price of $3,297. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marbella at $3,212, Coastline at $3,266, and Marbella Crest at $3,298. 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
Marbella$3,212$1,57066
Coastline$3,266$1,57067
Marbella Crest$3,298$1,57044
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$3,350$1,57058
Meredith Canyon$3,531$1,5707
Connemara$3,731$2,9157

Cheapest Available San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Juan Capistrano, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,300. Campana Crown Valley Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,441. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Campana Crown Valley ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2,441
The Palms at Laguna NiguelMadrid1BR,1BA$2,539
SkyeA05 | 1X11BR,1BA$2,553
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,585
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2,619
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,642
Blu ApartmentsS405Studio,1BA$2,674
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelMission1BR,1BA$2,725
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.46 price per square foot A3TH Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $5,090. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the Plan D Model at Vista Real Apartment Homes starting at $3,535 with a $3.34 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 WestA3TH1BR,2BA$3.46
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.34
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.96
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$3.11
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.52
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.79
Campana Crown Valley ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.26
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesAcacia1BR,1BA$3.81
SkyeA05 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Juan Capistrano Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Juan Capistrano?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Juan Capistrano is under $2,740.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Juan Capistrano?

The cheapest apartment in San Juan Capistrano is Aloma Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in San Juan Capistrano costs $3,297.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Juan Capistrano?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in San Juan Capistrano that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Juan Capistrano?

Cheap apartments in San Juan Capistrano have an average cost of $871 which is $2,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Juan Capistrano.

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