Apartments For Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near San Juan Capistrano, CA

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What Locals Say about San Juan Capistrano

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San Juan Capistrano: coastal, easygoing living with beaches, trails, and historic downtown. People love the safe, dog-friendly vibe, great schools, easy beach access, and walkable eats. They dislike traffic and development, scarce parking, higher costs, and some freeway noise.
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s like living in a small old town in the modern day. It’s historical feel is special to the area. A slice of heaven on earth. "
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  • Ryanflynnpr
    "Good access to the I-5 Highway. We also have the train coming through and stopping downtown, which is very convenient. "
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  • Ryqn Hutchins
    "Just blocks from the beach, friendly and helpful neighbors, lots of great restaurants and shops. Surfer community boarders San Clemente. "
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  • Pablo Reyes
    "Great community. Would love to live here. I work here and stay every weekend and technically live here part time. It’s tight knit but big enough to explore and have a new experience not far from home at any given time. People are friendly and the small businesses are great and yes of course there is big chains when you need them. Price isn’t cheap but you certainly get what you pay for compared to other communities of the same price range. "
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  • Elias Alvarado
    "Yes lots of hills and a trail straight to the beach. Friendly neighborhood and a lot of cops patrolling the area. Doesn’t get to hot with the beaching being close by and plenty of spots to rest. Parks and stores all along the trail towards the beach. "
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  • Ryanflynnpr
    "Frequent dog walkers out and about. Often stopping for chat or the dogs to mingle. I think dog owners should enjoy the area where we live. "
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  • Jeremy Weber
    "Safe and family friendly. Lots of trails and parks and places to ride bikes. I really like it here and would recommend it to anyone with a family that is looking for a safe place with a lot of activities near by. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Pros: Dog beaches and dog parks are great. Dogs everywhere, dogs welcome in beachside businesses. Cons: Some people do not keep their dog on a leash. "
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    "Like- lots of dogs and places to take them. Most people are great about cleaning up after their dogs. Their are baggie stations/trash throughout the neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Love my area no crime nice people beautiful place to live, I’ve lived here for 13 years it’s nice. Schools are good close to the beach "
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  • Trulia User
    "We live in a very quite well maintained mobile home park with lower HOA then ever!! I fell very safe in my area and it’s so beautiful living by the beach once you get use to the nose of living by the freeway! "
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    "It’s a great place to live very quiet and nice people lots of restaurants and stores near by! So it’s a great place to live "
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    "Great neighborhood thats close to the beach and transportation arteries. Weather is picture perfect and people have a pride of ownership. Definitely a recommended place to live. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful part of Orange County, close to the beach and restaurants. Great in between two cities, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. "
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    "I love my area it’s a great place to have pets lots of parks and have the Dana Point harbor near by "
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  • Katherine S.
    "Many amazing restaurants and markets. Quiet area with ocean breeze. Old town has its own character. People are friendly very nice neighborhood "
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  • Gwen L.
    "The Capistrano school district is outstanding All the schools are top notch. Lots of gated communities so kids can skateboard safely. "
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  • Pkmammoth
    "They would like that we have nice parks to take our pets and the harbor is a great place to walk them! "
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  • David H.
    "I’ve lived here for 18 years and love everything about this area. Bike trails that leads to the beach (Doheny is closest), mountain bike and hiking trails in the hills nearby, short drive to surf Salt Creek, San Clemente, Trestles, etc. 10 degrees cooler than Mission Viejo because of the ocean breeze!"
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  • Jamj1234
    "Great highway access and easy to get to all the shopping and restaurants downtown. San Juan offers so much. "
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  • Melissalino
    "Love the neighbors and small town feel of San Juan Capistrano. My kids go to school here and we love all everything about this town"
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  • Tim P.
    "It seems like a dog friendly neighborhood very quiet so far Doggies bark including mine but it seems very normal in this neighborhood"
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  • Debimeyer887
    "The children mostly play in their own yards. people walk their dogs and talk walks. people also run up and down the hills in our neighborhood. I like living here. I feel safe."
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  • Quiltedchicken
    "Wonderful weather, great public schools. Several parks in the area. The beach and harbor are a short ride away. Old town SanJuan is a beautiful spot to explore. "
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  • Jamj1234
    "Close to highway, downtown and restaurants, 10 minutes to the beach. I can be north, south or east very easily. "
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  • Marissakds
    "‘‘This is a great location, close to schools, parks, train, bus, walk to downtown San Juan Capistrano."
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  • Shutterbugtiff
    "My parents have lived in this neighborhood for over 30 years! It’s a beautiful and safe place to live. "
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  • Valerie
    "People walk dogs all the time here, cyotes might jump over the fence and eat their dog. Theycould meet people with the same interests."
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  • Lcapel
    "Been here two years. I love the whole vibe and layout. People are genuine and friendly. I won’t be leaving anytime soon. "
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  • Shea H.
    "Great! I love the location of this city! Very central to everything in Orange County. It’s wonderful"
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  • Bagel2
    "Good neiborhood. Very nice and clean people. Really love to be a part of this community. This is making me right more then I really care to "
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  • Calicat2440
    "I have lived here for most of my life and love it! Friendly and many health conscious places as well as places with ethnic foods from Mexican to Thai"
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  • Valerie P.
    "Quaint & country like, great shopping and dinning, affordable rentals, good friends, close to the beaches"
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  • Duff
    "Charming and somewhat quaint, it doesn’t take long to get to know our town. Most folks are friendly. Our community is very conscious of our greatest resource- our children!"
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  • Dreamsnatcher420
    "We have and small town feeling here in San Juan.. where everyone knows everybody someway or another... the swallows parade big event.. like the western Mardi Gra"
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  • Chelsea c.
    "My commute is very accommodating and conveniently close to the freeway. Walking distance to downtown San Juan Capistrano."
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Average Rent Trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Nov 2025$5,300
Dec 2025$5,300
Jan 2026$5,500
Feb 2026$6,300
Mar 2026$5,200
Apr 2026$5,480
May 2026$4,564
Jun 2026$5,700
Jul 2026$6,250
Aug 2026$5,450
Sep 2026$5,800
Oct 2026$5,650
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$3,176$3,950$5,450$7,850$5,650
Townhomes——$6,200$1,799$1,799
Apartments and Condos$3,400$3,950$5,300$4,594$3,950
Houses$1,895$4,500$5,650$7,900$7,900
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in San Juan Capistrano, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,765 per month. This is about 95% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $4,850 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA was highest in May 2025 when it was $8,000 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,176 per month. That is about $976 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    There are 38 available rental listings in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
  • What are some zip codes in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    San Juan Capistrano, CA includes zip codes such as: 92693.
  • What are some cities near San Juan Capistrano, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Rancho Mission Viejo. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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