Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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property at 26341 Via Corrizo

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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26341 Via Corrizo

San Juan CapistranoCA92675
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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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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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24831 La Paz Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24831 La Paz Ave.

24831 La Paz AveDana Point, CA 92629
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Camden Crown Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Crown Valley

26891 La Alameda LnMission Viejo, CA 92691
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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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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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Harbor Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Pointe

32762 Pointe SuttonDana Point, CA 92629
property at 69 Brighton Pl

$3,200

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69 Brighton Pl

Laguna NiguelCA92677
property at 33852 Del Obispo St

$3,450

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629

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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $2,300 to $6,461 with an overall median price of $4,139. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Coastline at $2,300, Downtown San Juan Capistrano at $2,492, and Marbella at $2,300. 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
Coastline$4,115$2,30072
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,115$2,49259
Marbella$4,115$2,30060
San Juan Hills Estates$4,131$2,71521
Connemara$4,181$2,61014
Meredith Canyon$4,181$2,61014

Cheapest Available San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Juan Capistrano, CA is a Studio unit found at 24831 La Paz Ave. in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood priced from $1,895. Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
24831 La Paz Ave.0x1Studio,1BA$1,895
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$2,402
Bella Vista Apartments1 Bedroom - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,405
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,467
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,492
Blu ApartmentsA3001BR,1BA$2,543
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,550
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,565
Hanover Laguna NiguelF1BR,1BA$2,592

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio Model at The Vista at Laguna in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $3,390. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Pacific Pointe Apartments starting at $3,240 with a $3.64 price per square foot in the Sabella at Talega 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.
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.42
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.64
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.76
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.52
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.31
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
VilaraThe Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.73
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.74
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.60
Bella Vista Apartments1 Bedroom - Plan A1BR,1BA$3.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Juan Capistrano Apartments

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 $4,139.

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 6 regular apartments in San Juan Capistrano that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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