Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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147 Avenida Serra
$2,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 1

147 Avenida Serra

San Clemente, CA 92672
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101 W Canada
$2,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

101 W Canada

San Clemente, CA 92672
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Baha Park
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Baha Park

3204 Avenida Del PresidenteSan Clemente, CA 92672
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El Presidente
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Presidente

3304 Ave Del PresidenteSan Clemente, CA 92672

San Clemente, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Clemente, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Clemente, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Clemente Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sabella at Talega$4,070$1,398794

Cheapest Available San Clemente Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Clemente, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Seasons Senior in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood priced from $1,398. Seacrest Apartments in the Sabella at Talega neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,421. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Clemente apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seasons Senior1x11BR,1BA$1,398
Seacrest ApartmentsCoronado1BR,1BA$2,421
Rancho Del MarCatalina1BR,1BA$2,506

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Clemente area is the $1.56 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at San Onofre 1 in the starting from $2,694. The second greatest value San Clemente apartment is the 33811 Alcazar Dr Model at 33811 Alcazar Dr, Unit A starting at $3,600 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Clemente apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San Onofre 14 Bedroom 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.56
33811 Alcazar Dr, Unit A33811 Alcazar Dr2BR,2BA$2.88
High Tide2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.99
Seacrest ApartmentsMalibu2BR,2BA$3.75
Pinnacle at TalegaTranquility1BR,1BA$3.14
226 Avenida de la Grulla, Unit 2226 Avenida de la Grulla1BR,1BA$4.13
Rancho Del MarCatalina1BR,1BA$3.58
Pacific Pointe ApartmentsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.65
The PalmerPlan A21BR,1BA$3.98
Seasons Senior1x11BR,1BA$2.53

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San Clemente Overview

Known as the 'Spanish Village By The Hill', San Clemente offers gorgeous sweeping views of the Pacific ocean as well as a bounty of scenic hillside. Highlighted by pleasing Spanish architectural flourishes and ideally located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this California dream spot is an ideal place to hang your hat.

Why live in San Clemente, CA?

Always in-demand thanks to its amazing weather and bountiful scenery, this coastal California hot spot is an excellent option for anyone eager to connect with a new West Coast rental. Local schools consistently make the grade, and easy commuter access to the hubs of LA and San Diego helps make San Clemente apartments ideal for anyone looking for a large city job market without the expense and hassle of actually living there. 

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Getting Around San Clemente, CA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Clemente Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Clemente?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Clemente is at listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Clemente Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Clemente Apartment is $1,398 at Seasons Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Clemente Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Clemente is starting from $2,895 at High Tide.

What is the most affordable San Clemente Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Clemente Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinnacle at Talega and starts from $3,823.

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