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$3,150

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$3,150

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28181 Sorrento, Unit 98

28181 Sorrento
Laguna NiguelCA92677
property at 33852 Del Obispo St

$3,450

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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629

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San Juan Capistrano, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area range in price from $1,135 to $7,300 with an overall median price of $5,328. The three San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marbella Crest at $1,135, Connemara at $2,250, and Marbella at $1,135. 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
Marbella Crest$4,080$1,13540
Connemara$4,167$2,25013
Marbella$4,810$1,13558
Capistrano Garden Homes$4,822$1,13535
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$4,822$1,13546
Coastline$7,300$1,13556
Meredith Canyon$7,300$1,13514

Cheapest Available San Juan Capistrano Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Juan Capistrano, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,300. The Palms at Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,517. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,517
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$2,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.07 price per square foot Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe in the in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting from $3,843. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio Model at The Vista at Laguna starting at $3,555 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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$3.07
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.59
Laurel Vista Apartment HomesPlan 22BR,2BA$3.18
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesSage1BR,1BA$3.23
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.41
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
VilaraThe Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.57
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.62
SkyeA01 | 1X11BR,1BA$3.59
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.83

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 251 Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,135 to $7,300. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Juan Capistrano ranging from $1,800 to $35,000.

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 $1,800 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,429.

Expert Rental Resources

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