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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Juan Capistrano?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap San Juan Capistrano Studio Apartments | $2,646 | $2,235 | $3,843 |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $2,320 | $7,300 |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,085 | $2,450 | $8,482 |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,297 | $3,710 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,657 | $5,390 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/05/2025Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown San Juan Capistrano | $5,625 | $2,500 | 2 |
Coastline | $12,449 | $2,291 | 193 |
Meredith Canyon | $12,449 | $2,340 | 32 |
Connemara | $15,400 | $2,340 | 30 |
Cheapest Available San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Juan Capistrano, CA is a Studio unit found at Blu Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,325. Hanover Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,335. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Blu Apartments | S400 | Studio,1BA | $2,325 |
Hanover Laguna Niguel | A | Studio,1BA | $2,335 |
The Palms at Laguna Niguel | Seville | 1BR,1BA | $2,389 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.40 price per square foot 25072 Alicia Dr Model at 25072 Alicia Dr, Unit A in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $6,800. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the Furnished 3 bed 3 bath Model at Dana Point Oasis starting at $6,000 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Coastline neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Juan Capistrano apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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25072 Alicia Dr, Unit A | 25072 Alicia Dr | 3BR,2BA | $3.40 |
Dana Point Oasis | Furnished 3 bed 3 bath | 3BR,3BA | $3.53 |
Prado West | A3TH | 1BR,2BA | $3.39 |
Harbor Pointe | Plan D2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.08 |
IMT Laguna Niguel | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
Vilara | The Elite | 2BR,2BA | $3.30 |
The Vista at Laguna | 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
Vista Real Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
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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
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Blu Apartments listed at $2,325.
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 $2,389 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel.
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 $2,891 at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals.
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 Laurel Glen Apartment Homes and starts from $3,930.
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