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

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property at 27111 Capote de Paseo

$3,550

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$3,550
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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27111 Capote de Paseo, Unit C

27111 Capote de Paseo
San Juan CapistranoCA92675
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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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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,525 - $4,315
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IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Hanover Laguna Niguel
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$2,644 - $6,169
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Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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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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Crown Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 33852 Del Obispo St

$3,450

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$3,450
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629
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Harbor Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Pointe

32762 Pointe SuttonDana Point, CA 92629

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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,135 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $6,001. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marbella Crest at $1,135, Capistrano Garden Homes at $1,135, and Marbella at $1,135. 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
Marbella Crest$3,372$1,13544
Capistrano Garden Homes$4,919$1,13549
Marbella$4,919$1,13570
Coastline$7,200$1,13570
Connemara$7,200$2,63513
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$7,200$1,13560
Meredith Canyon$7,200$1,13513

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. 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 $2,377. 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
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,377
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,504
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,543
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,590
Blu ApartmentsS405Studio,1BA$2,602
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,635
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,656
SkyeA01 | 1X11BR,1BA$2,684
Hanover Laguna NiguelE1BR,1BA$2,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.05 price per square foot Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe in the in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting from $3,818. 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 $3,213 with a $3.25 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.
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.05
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.25
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.56
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.62
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.37
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.63
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.66
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.80
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.70

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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 $2,685.

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 $6,001.

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 3 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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