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Average Rent in San Clemente, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in San Clemente, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,726/mo
Lowest Available
$2,517/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Price Cuts This Week in San Clemente, CA
10 listed units across 2 buildings offering 1 bed units in San Clemente, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $57/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 08308, Lustrous | $3,647 | $3,499 | $148 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 11302, Lavish | $3,377 | $3,307 | $70 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 07107, Aspire | $2,939 | $2,877 | $62 |
| Pacific Pointe Apartment Community | Unit 0583VB, J1 | $2,600 | $2,545 | $55 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 02102, Aspire | $2,707 | $2,659 | $48 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 12310, Aspire | $2,767 | $2,719 | $48 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 06102, Aspire | $2,709 | $2,667 | $42 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | Unit 06205, Aspire | $2,659 | $2,617 | $42 |
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 | $3,334 | ▲ $10 | $2,517 | 3 | 10 |
| San Clemente 92673 | $3,201 | ▲ $17 | $2,545 | 2 | 28 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in San Clemente, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in San Clemente, CA is $2,726 per month across 4 apartment communities and 13 available units.
The most affordable option is Rancho Del Mar Apartments starting at $2,517/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,726/mo.
Prices range from $2,517 to $2,937 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Del Mar Apartments | $2,517/mo | $2,517/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Seacrest Apartment Homes | $2,583/mo | $2,658/mo | 2 | 3.4 |
| Pinnacle at Talega Apartments | $2,617/mo | $2,735/mo | 7 | 3.5 |
| Pacific Pointe Apartment Community | $2,795/mo | $2,820/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in San Clemente, CA
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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
$109,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,726/mo.
Comfortable income
$131,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,517/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.
Median household income in San Clemente, CA is $134,735 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Clemente, CA
Overall prices in San Clemente, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Clemente, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,726 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,070/mo |
Population
63,510
Median household income
$134,735
Census median rent
$2,398/mo
Census rent burden
32.3%
Median age
44.6
Mean commute
29 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for San Clemente, CA Apartments
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