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Average Rent in San Clemente, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in San Clemente, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,202/mo
▲ +2.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,605/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
33
available now
Price Cuts This Week in San Clemente, CA
5 listed units across 3 buildings in San Clemente, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $172/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seacrest Apartment Homes | Unit 1, Coronado | $3,195 | $2,707 | $488 |
| Pacific Pointe Apartment Community | Unit 0611VB, B1 | $3,450 | $3,300 | $150 |
| Seacrest Apartment Homes | Unit 2, Doheny | $3,168 | $3,028 | $140 |
| Pacific Pointe Apartment Community | Unit 0567VB, A1 | $2,750 | $2,700 | $50 |
| Rancho Del Mar Apartments | Unit 1, Avalon | $2,713 | $2,680 | $33 |
Rent by Neighborhood in San Clemente, CA
Compare average rent across San Clemente, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente 92672 | $3,337 | ▲ $113 | $2,680 | 3 | 13 |
| San Clemente 92673 | $3,114 | ▲ $60 | $2,605 | 2 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in San Clemente, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in San Clemente, CA is $3,202 per month across 5 apartment communities and 33 available units. Rents have increased $91 (2.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Pacific Pointe Apartment Community starting at $2,605/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,605/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,989/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,394/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,858/mo.
Prices range from $2,605 to $3,941 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
San Clemente, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,193 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $3,260 | +$67 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in San Clemente, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in San Clemente, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Pointe Apartment Community | $2,605/mo | $3,235/mo | 11 | 3.9 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | $2,627/mo | $2,967/mo | 9 | 3.5 |
| Rancho Del Mar Apartments | $2,680/mo | $3,187/mo | 6 | 3.1 |
| Seacrest Apartment Homes | $2,707/mo | $3,210/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| Everleigh San Clemente | $3,666/mo | $3,808/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$128,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,202/mo.
Comfortable income
$154,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,605/mo), you need to earn at least $104,000/year.
Cost of living in San Clemente, CA
We only have live rent data for San Clemente, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,202 |
| Estimated total | $3,202/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for San Clemente, CA Apartments
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