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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,450 to $10,212 with an overall median price of $4,380. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Connemara at $1,450, Meredith Canyon at $1,450, and Capistrano Royale at $2,235. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Connemara$3,950$1,45027
Meredith Canyon$3,950$1,45028
Capistrano Royale$4,257$2,235142
Village San Juan$4,257$2,235151
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,742$1,45071
Marbella$4,742$2,38573
Coastline$4,767$1,45080

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 Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,375. Skye in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2,375
SkyeA01A | 1X1 ALT1BR,1BA$2,385
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.07 price per square foot C2 Model at IMT Laguna Niguel in the in the Highland Park neighborhood starting from $3,985. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the 34081 El Encanto Ave Model at 34081 El Encanto Ave, Unit D starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel South 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.
IMT Laguna NiguelC23BR,2BA$3.07
34081 El Encanto Ave, Unit D34081 El Encanto Ave2BR,1BA$2.80
Laurel Glen Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.30
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesWillow1BR,1BA$3.39
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.60
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.10
SkyeA07 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.50
VilaraThe Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.73
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.55
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$3.73

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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 $1,450 to $10,212. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Juan Capistrano ranging from $950 to $22,000.

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 $950 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,763.

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