Laguna Serrano
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Rental Market Trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA
What is the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
$3,060/month
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737 Sq Ft
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+7.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,060 per month. This is 87% higher than the national average rent price of $1,636/month, making San Juan Capistrano one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Juan Capistrano, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $3,060 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,657 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.7%, which averages out to $236 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Juan Capistrano?
Based on current rent prices, City View Park is the most affordable neighborhood in San Juan Capistrano.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Juan Capistrano?
Based on current rent prices, City View Park is the most expensive neighborhood in San Juan Capistrano.
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Which San Juan Capistrano neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in San Juan Capistrano with the most apartments available is City View Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
Because the average rent in San Juan Capistrano is $3,060, you’ll want to make about $10,200 per month or $122,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Juan Capistrano, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Juan Capistrano, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.