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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Juan Capistrano?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap San Juan Capistrano Studio Apartments | $2,778 | $2,235 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $2,237 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,183 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Cheap San Juan Capistrano 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,975 | $3,495 | $9,627 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025Current apartment rentals in the San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Coastline | $4,229 | $2,355 | 181 |
Meredith Canyon | $4,583 | $2,400 | 56 |
Connemara | $4,601 | $2,400 | 58 |
Downtown San Juan Capistrano | $6,000 | $2,500 | 1 |
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 $2,284. Hanover Laguna Niguel in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,386. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Juan Capistrano apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Palms at Laguna Niguel | Seville | 1BR,1BA | $2,284 |
Hanover Laguna Niguel | A | Studio,1BA | $2,386 |
Skye | A04 | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,401 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Juan Capistrano area is the $3.21 price per square foot B24TH Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $5,074. The second greatest value San Juan Capistrano apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A Model at The Vista at Laguna starting at $2,760 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Top of the World neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Juan Capistrano apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prado West | B24TH | 2BR,3BA | $3.21 |
The Vista at Laguna | 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
24831 La Paz Ave. | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
Sendero Gateway Apartment Homes | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Vilara | The Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Harbor Pointe | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Vista Real Apartment Homes | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Esencia Sur Apartment Homes | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Skye | A06 | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
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Getting Around San Juan Capistrano, CA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Juan Capistrano Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Juan Capistrano?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Juan Capistrano is at Hanover Laguna Niguel listed at $2,386.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Juan Capistrano Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Juan Capistrano Apartment is $2,284 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Juan Capistrano Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Juan Capistrano is starting from $2,495 at 24831 La Paz Ave..
What is the most affordable San Juan Capistrano Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Juan Capistrano Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurel Glen Apartment Homes and starts from $3,780.
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