Average Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1 apartment buildings, 7 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$3,580/mo
median $3,840
market average
Cheapest
$3,065/mo
The Palmer
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
7
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Juan Capistrano, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Palmer 26451 Camino De Vista, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA | $3,065 | $3,580 | $4.14/ft² | 4.2 (97) | 7 |
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San Juan Capistrano, CA neighborhoods
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San Juan Capistrano, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,580 per month, based on 7 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,065 at The Palmer to $3,990 at The Palmer.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $3,138/mo | $3,065/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $3,911/mo | $3,840/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA averages $3,138/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,911/mo. At the local median household income of $127,893, that works out to 34% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA at $2,500/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Juan Capistrano, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$143,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,580/mo.
Comfortable income
$172,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,065/mo), you need to earn at least $123,000/year.
Median household income in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $127,893 , about 26% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Overall prices in San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,580 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,924/mo |
Population
34,998
Median household income
$127,893
Census median rent
$2,500/mo
Census rent burden
29.4%
Median age
44.8
Mean commute
27 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.
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Nearby cities in California
How San Juan Capistrano, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Juan Capistrano, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,115 | -13% | +1.2% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,531 | -1% | +2.3% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,818 | -21% | -0.2% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,497 | -30% | -2.9% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,286 | -36% | +0.5% | 24 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,235 | -38% | -1.3% | 23 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The average rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,580 per month, based on 7 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The median asking rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA is $3,840 per month, computed from 7 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,580/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA starts at $3,065 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA average $3,138/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,065/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Juan Capistrano, CA average $3,911/mo. Units start from $3,840/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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