Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano Neighborhood of San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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Rancho Alipaz
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Alipaz

32371 Alipaz StSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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26272 Via de Gavilan
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

26272 Via de Gavilan

26272 Via de GavilanSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Avelina
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Avelina

2700 Calle ArroyoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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Capistrano Terrace
Studio Apartments

Capistrano Terrace

32802 Valle RdSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Prado West
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$4,151 - $5,480
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prado West

34137 Pacific Coast HwyDana Point, CA 92629
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33401 Cheltam Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

33401 Cheltam Way

33401 Cheltam WayDana Point, CA 92629
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Harbor Walk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Walk

34264 Camino CapistranoCapistrano Beach, CA 92624

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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 $2,543. Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,644. 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$2,543
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,644
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesWillow1BR,1BA$2,705
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,795
Prado WestA11BR,1BA$4,151

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

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Juan Capistrano area is the $4.78 price per square foot A1 Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $4,151. The second greatest value Downtown San Juan Capistrano apartment is the Sage Model at Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes starting at $2,850 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Coastline neighborhood. 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 WestA11BR,1BA$4.78
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.63
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.64
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.24
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.20

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Downtown San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA

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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 $2,543 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 $3,063 at Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals.

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