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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $18,500 with an overall median price of $8,580. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Capistrano Royale at $6,500, Downtown San Juan Capistrano at $3,300, and Coastline at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Capistrano Royale$6,500$6,5001
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$7,000$3,3003
Coastline$9,800$1,40048
Connemara$9,800$1,40020
Meredith Canyon$9,800$1,40023

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 The Palms at Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,299. Bella Vista Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,299
Bella Vista Apartments1 Bedroom - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,405
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$2,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.08 price per square foot Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe in the in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting from $3,859. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the Larkspur Model at Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes starting at $3,475 with a $3.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.08
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesLarkspur2BR,2BA$3.38
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.48
Laguna SerranoPlan C - AVAILABLE. Downstairs unit.2BR,2BA$3.21
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.09
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan B12BR,2BA$3.50
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.43
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.69
SkyeA06 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.58
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Juan Capistrano

What type of rentals are currently available in San Juan Capistrano?

There are currently 249 Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,235 to $6,025. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Juan Capistrano ranging from $1,400 to $18,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Juan Capistrano?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Juan Capistrano ranges from $1,400 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,665.

Expert Rental Resources

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