Cheap Homes for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $440 (7 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026

Current rental homes in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,400 to $24,500 with an overall median price of $5,537. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Connemara at $4,500, Meredith Canyon at $5,000, and Coastline at $5,300. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Connemara$4,500$1,40011
Meredith Canyon$5,000$1,40012
Coastline$5,300$1,40038
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$5,500$4,9992
Marbella$19,000$10,0001
Marbella Crest$19,000$10,0001

Best Value Homes for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $2.75 price per square foot 2936 Calle Frontera Model at 2936 Calle Frontera in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood starting from $6,900. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano rental home is the 28501 El Sur Model at 28501 El Sur in the Highland Park neighborhood starting at $6,995 with a $3.16 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Juan Capistrano homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2936 Calle Frontera2936 Calle Frontera4BR, 3BA$2.75
28501 El Sur28501 El Sur4BR, 3BA$3.16
54 Cameray Heights54 Cameray Heights3BR, 3BA$2.79
55 Ellsworth St, Unit 2755 Ellsworth St3BR, 3BA$2.45
3440 Doheny Way3440 Doheny Way3BR, 3BA$3.23
189 Patria189 Patria3BR, 2.5BA$0.30
19 Abarrota St19 Abarrota St2BR, 2.5BA$2.73
28803 El Adolfo, Unit Beautiful Condo in Laguna Hills28803 El Adolfo2BR, 2BA$3.29
23821 Hillhurst Dr, Unit 3823821 Hillhurst Dr2BR, 2BA$3.48
16 Aruba St, Unit Crystal Cay16 Aruba St2BR, 2BA$3.46

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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 252 Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,570 to $7,585. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Juan Capistrano ranging from $1,400 to $24,500.

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 $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,746.

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