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: 03/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $2,195 to $17,000 with an overall median price of $4,442. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Connemara at $2,360, Meredith Canyon at $2,360, and Downtown San Juan Capistrano at $2,461. 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
Connemara$3,918$2,36013
Meredith Canyon$3,918$2,36013
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,630$2,46157
Marbella$4,630$2,30063
Capistrano Garden Homes$4,780$2,30044
Coastline$4,780$2,19574

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 $2,266. 55+ FountainGlen Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blu ApartmentsS100Studio,1BA$2,266
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelMission1BR,1BA$2,275
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.13 price per square foot Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe in the in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting from $3,918. 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 $3,158 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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$3.13
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.19
Laguna SerranoPlan C - AVAILABLE. Downstairs unit.2BR,2BA$3.21
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.51
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesWillow1BR,1BA$3.38
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.44
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.55
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
SkyeA06 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.70
Bella Vista Apartments1 Bedroom - Plan A1BR,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 $2,611.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Juan Capistrano is 55+ FountainGlen Laguna Niguel which is listed at $2,284, while the average apartment in San Juan Capistrano costs $4,442.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Juan Capistrano?

Cheap apartments in San Juan Capistrano have an average cost of $441 which is $4,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Juan Capistrano.

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