Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Villa Paloma Senior Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Paloma Senior Apartments

27221 Paseo EspadaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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33741 Olinda Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Coastline$4,229$2,355181
Meredith Canyon$4,583$2,40056
Connemara$4,601$2,40058
Downtown San Juan Capistrano$6,000$2,5001

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,284
Hanover Laguna NiguelAStudio,1BA$2,386
SkyeA04 | 1X11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado WestB24TH2BR,3BA$3.21
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.79
24831 La Paz Ave.2x22BR,2BA$2.77
Sendero Gateway Apartment HomesWillow1BR,1BA$3.26
VilaraThe Premier1BR,1BA$3.48
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.31
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.26
Esencia Sur Apartment HomesPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.52
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.23
SkyeA06 | 1X11BR,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

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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