Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano Neighborhood of San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,570 (16 Rentals)

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26511 Calle Delphina, Unit B
$4,495

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Base Rent$4,495

Total Monthly Price$4,495
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

26511 Calle Delphina, Unit B

26511 Calle DelphinaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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property at 31472 La Matanza St
$5,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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31472 La Matanza St

San Juan CapistranoCA92675

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Prado West
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$5,135 - $7,585

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Base Rent$5,135 - $7,585

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Prado West

34137 Pacific Coast HwyDana Point, CA 92629
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano area of San Juan Capistrano, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Seaside at Laguna Heights priced from $2,636. Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,765. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,636
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR, 1BA$2,765
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,831
The PalmerPlan A11BR, 1BA$3,045
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$3,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.49 price per square foot A3TH Model at Prado West in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $5,135. The second greatest value Downtown San Juan Capistrano apartment is the 26511 Calle Delphina Model at 26511 Calle Delphina, Unit B in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting at $4,495 with a $3.75 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Juan Capistrano apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado WestA3TH1BR, 2BA$3.49
26511 Calle Delphina, Unit B26511 Calle Delphina3BR, 2BA$3.75
33751 El Encanto Ave, Unit A33751 El Encanto Ave2BR, 2BA$4.39
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR, 1BA$3.52
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$4.22
The PalmerPlan A11BR, 1BA$4.46
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR, 1BA$4.39
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$5.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Juan Capistrano Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Juan Capistrano Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Juan Capistrano Apartment is $2,636 at Seaside at Laguna Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Juan Capistrano Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Juan Capistrano is starting from $3,105 at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals.

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