Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
San Clemente, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
San Clemente, CA rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $4,395/month. Renters today are paying $625 more per month on average than last year despite a month-over-month decline of 11.1%.
Vs. national rents
San Clemente runs roughly 2.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the pricier coastal metros with a total of 95 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in San Clemente sit around $2,750/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,487/month, 3-bedrooms at $5,525/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $8,500/month. Houses command a median rent of $6,900/month compared to $3,047/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Talega rents climbed 61.5% year over year to $5,125/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 2.2%. Pier Bowl saw a decline of 29.6% to $4,300/month, showing distinct neighborhood trends within San Clemente.
Median rent
Median rent in San Clemente
$4,395/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in San Clemente is $4,395 per month as of June 2026. This is 125% above the national average rent, or $2,445 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Clemente
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Clemente rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Clemente, CA
Average rent prices in San Clemente have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
San Clemente, CA
Rent prices in San Clemente vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Clemente is $3,047, whereas a house costs $6,900. 1-bedroom apartments in San Clemente run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,750 |  6% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,487 | 6% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,525 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 6% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forster Ranch | $6,700 | |
Marblehead Coastal | $4,500 | |
Marblehead Inland | $5,150 | |
Pier Bowl | $4,300 | |
Rancho San Clemente | $3,499 | |
Talega | $5,125 | |
West Pico | $3,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,047 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,800 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,487
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,525
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
33%
Forster Ranch
Average rent
$6,700
Talega
Average rent
$5,125
Rancho San Clemente
Average rent
$3,499
Pier Bowl
Average rent
$4,300
Marblehead Inland
Average rent
$5,150
West Pico
Average rent
$3,695
Marblehead Coastal
Average rent
$4,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,047
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$6,900
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Clemente, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in San Clemente, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Clemente and Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Clemente
125%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Clemente, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
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$3,132
4%$5,900
18%$2,680
9%$4,600
5%$8,625
3%$4,700
10%$2,850
2%$3,865
3%$4,200
6%$7,998
8%$3,107
8%$2,671
4%Discover rentals in San Clemente, CA
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 1
4h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,595–$4,218
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 W Canada, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
328 Boca Del Canon, San Clemente, CA 92672
3 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
329 Boca Del Canon, San Clemente, CA 92672
4 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
75 Marbella, San Clemente, CA 92673
4 beds
4.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
314 S La Esperanza, San Clemente, CA 92672
4 beds
4.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in San Clemente
302 Avenida Del Mar #B, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
$3,795
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 18
1d ago
Apartment for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Forster Ranch house for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
2 baths
$6,200
House for rent
Available Jun 19
4h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 W Avenida Ramona, San Clemente, CA 92672
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3208 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
241 Avenida Pelayo, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,417
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
147 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in San Clemente
2603 Calle Del Comercio #D, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
0 baths
$3,195
$2,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in San Clemente
12 San Remo, San Clemente, CA 92673
4 beds
4.5 baths
$8,300
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Clemente, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Clemente rental market.
How much is rent in San Clemente?
The average rent in San Clemente is $4,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Clemente?
Average rent prices in San Clemente have decreased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does San Clemente rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Clemente is 125% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,445 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Clemente?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Clemente are Rancho San Clemente ($3,499/mo), West Pico ($3,695/mo), and Pier Bowl ($4,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Clemente?
To comfortably afford rent in San Clemente, you'd need to earn approximately $176,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Clemente?
San Clemente's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,600 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).