Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,000 (51 Rentals)

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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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33262 Palo Alto St, Unit 2
$2,250
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33262 Palo Alto St, Unit 2

33262 Palo Alto StDana Point, CA 92629
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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,575 - $4,525
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$2,575 - $4,525
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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$3,095

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$3,095
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4 Flamingo Ct, Unit 4

4 Flamingo Ct
Laguna NiguelCA92677

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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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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 28181 Sorrento

$3,150

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$3,150
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28181 Sorrento, Unit 98

28181 Sorrento
Laguna NiguelCA92677

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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,135 to $7,300 with an overall median price of $5,341. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marbella Crest at $1,135, Connemara at $2,250, and Marbella at $1,135. 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 Crest$4,080$1,13542
Connemara$4,131$2,25019
Marbella$4,439$1,13554
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,798$1,13544
Coastline$7,300$1,13556
Meredith Canyon$7,300$1,13520

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 Skye in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,217. 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
SkyeA04 | 1X11BR,1BA$2,217
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,450
Blu ApartmentsS405Studio,1BA$2,560
Hanover Laguna NiguelBStudio,1BA$2,565
IMT Laguna NiguelA11BR,1BA$2,575
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$2,580
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$2,615
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $2.81 price per square foot 33816 Silver Lantern St Model at 33816 Silver Lantern St, Unit #A in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio Model at The Vista at Laguna starting at $3,506 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel North 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.
33816 Silver Lantern St, Unit #A33816 Silver Lantern St2BR,1.5BA$2.81
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.54
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.46
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.33
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.46
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.53
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.62
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.45
SkyeA01 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.60

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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 $2,635.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Juan Capistrano is Skye which is listed at $2,217, while the average apartment in San Juan Capistrano costs $5,341.

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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