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Rental Market Trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA
What is the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
$3,076/month
Average Rent
737 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
San Juan Capistrano, CA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,076 per month. This is 87% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making San Juan Capistrano one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in San Juan Capistrano average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average $3,076 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average $3,753 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano average or more per month.
Data Updated: June 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $43 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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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 $3,076, you’ll want to make about $10,253 per month or $123,036 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Juan Capistrano?
The average rent in San Juan Capistrano is $3,076 per month, which is 87.0% higher than the national average of $1,645.
What is the average rent for a house in San Juan Capistrano?
The average rent for a house in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $7,546 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in San Juan Capistrano?
The average rent for a townhome in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $4,292 per month.
Are rents going up or down in San Juan Capistrano?
Rents in San Juan Capistrano, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $43 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.
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.