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Rental Market Trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,133/month.

Rent in San Juan Capistrano is 88% higher than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$3,133/month

Average Rent

737 Sq Ft

Average Size

+4.8%

Change / Year

325

Available Apartments

San Juan Capistrano rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in San Juan Capistrano average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average $3,133 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average $3,726 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,133/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,726/month
955 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,026/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,614/month
1,769 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$11,819/month
3,097 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,124/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,635/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,596/month
1,708 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in San Juan Capistrano, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $152 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in San Juan Capistrano, CA

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Juan Capistrano, CA?

Because the average rent in San Juan Capistrano is $3,133, you’ll want to make about $10,443 per month or $125,316 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.

City

San Juan Capistrano, CA

325 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in San Juan Capistrano We Think You'll Love

Laguna Serrano Apartments

Laguna Serrano Apartments

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2 Beds | $2,995

Hanover Laguna Niguel

Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,604 - $6,169

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Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments

27960 Cabot Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,539 - $3,579

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Seaside at Laguna Heights

31 Seaport,
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1-3 Beds | $2,610 - $3,468

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in San Juan Capistrano?

The average rent in San Juan Capistrano is $3,133 per month, which is 88.4% higher than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in San Juan Capistrano?

The average rent for a house in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $6,614 per month.

Are rents going up or down in San Juan Capistrano?

Rents in San Juan Capistrano, CA are increasing, with prices up 4.8% year-over-year and $152 more per month.

What rent range is most common in San Juan Capistrano?

In San Juan Capistrano, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California San Juan Capistrano Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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