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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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: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,500 to $10,146 with an overall median price of $4,642. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Capistrano Royale at $1,500, Village San Juan at $1,500, and Downtown San Juan Capistrano at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Capistrano Royale$4,287$1,500135
Village San Juan$4,287$1,500144
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,742$1,50070
Marbella$4,742$1,50073
Coastline$4,767$1,50079
Connemara$4,837$2,50026
Meredith Canyon$4,837$1,50027

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 $2,365. Skye in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,385. 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$2,365
SkyeA01A | 1X1 ALT1BR,1BA$2,385
IMT Laguna NiguelE1Studio,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.53 price per square foot Furnished 3 bed 3 bath Model at Dana Point Oasis in the in the Coastline neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the A3TH Model at Prado West starting at $4,999 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel South 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.
Dana Point OasisFurnished 3 bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$3.53
Prado WestA3TH1BR,2BA$3.40
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.30
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesWillow1BR,1BA$3.33
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.59
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.80
SkyeA07 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.50
VilaraThe Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.76
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.56
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.79

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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 $2,365.

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 $2,385 at Skye.

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 $2,739 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel.

What is the most affordable San Juan Capistrano Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Juan Capistrano Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at IMT Laguna Niguel and starts from $4,185.

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