San Juan Capistrano

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San Juan Capistrano, CA

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A rich history lies between open ocean and major mountains

Suburban Upscale Community Historic Convenient

Whether you enjoy hiking in the mountains, golfing at the country club, or beaching it on the sandy shoreline, San Juan Capistrano is a wonderful place to consider calling home. This Spanish-influenced city holds historical significance for both its residents and visitors, known for the Mission San Juan Capistrano, a Spanish mission from 1775 that’s become a national landmark.

Movie theaters, restaurants, zoos, and community parks keep this city thriving and are just a few of the perks of living in San Juan Capistrano. The city’s Amtrak line, public buses, and proximity to major interstates like I-5 keep commuting simple. Though spacious suburban streets, Spanish-style homes, and luxury apartments among rolling hills sounds grand, there’s even more to see just a few minutes from town.

With coastal cities like Dana Point and Laguna Beach in such close proximity, residents of San Juan Capistrano can enjoy sandy beaches and bustling marinas whenever they please. Excellent schools, golf courses, and an abundance of conveniences make this historic city a prime spot to put down roots between the mountains and the ocean.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $2,834 for one bedroom, and $3,456 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Juan Capistrano has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,834/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$9,063/month
2,510 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,425/month
1,349 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,667/month
1,479 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Del Obispo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

319 Students

7
out of 10

Harold Ambuehl Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

308 Students

5
out of 10

San Juan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

697 Students

4
out of 10

Kinoshita Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

3
out of 10

Marco Forster Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,082 Students

7
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

San Juan Hills High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,857 Students

9
out of 10

California Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

225 Students

9
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Doheny State Beach
  • Tree of Life Nursery
  • Capistrano Beach Park
  • Caspers Wilderness Park
  • Salt Creek Beach

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.