Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
San Clemente, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Clemente
$3,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in San Clemente is $3,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Clemente
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased 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 $3,066, whereas a house costs $6,250. 1-bedroom apartments in San Clemente run $2,709 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,409.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 |  9% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,614 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,700 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $5,100 | 9% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $7,250 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Forster Ranch | $5,447 | |
Marblehead Coastal | $4,950 | |
Marblehead Inland | $4,495 | |
Pier Bowl | $4,750 | |
Rancho San Clemente | $5,250 | |
Talega | $4,850 | |
West Pico | $4,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,066 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $4,500 | 10% | 14% | |
Houses | $6,250 | No Change | 5% | |
Rooms | $2,500 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,614
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,250
Last year
4%
Talega
Average rent
$4,850
Pier Bowl
Average rent
$4,750
Marblehead Inland
Average rent
$4,495
Rancho San Clemente
Average rent
$5,250
Forster Ranch
Average rent
$5,447
West Pico
Average rent
$4,995
Marblehead Coastal
Average rent
$4,950
Apartments
Average rent
$3,066
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,500
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
100%higher than the national median
65%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Clemente, CA is 21% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,135
3%$5,050
7%$2,760
2%$4,400
8%$5,500
21%$4,500
7%$2,700
1%$3,775
2%$3,895
3%$7,247
8%$2,756
5%$2,600
1%Discover rentals in San Clemente, CA
5d+ ago
Marblehead Inland house for rent in San Clemente
4 beds
4 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 12
4d ago
Condo for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Marblehead Inland house for rent in San Clemente
4 beds
4 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 21
16h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
2 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
4 baths
$12,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
Forster Ranch house for rent in San Clemente
2905 Via San Gorgonio, San Clemente, CA 92672
3 beds
3 baths
$9,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
1 bath
$8,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Mar 26
16h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
426 Monterey Ln #C, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
10h ago
240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,653–$4,036
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Pier Bowl apartment for rent in San Clemente
2 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
426 Monterey Ln #C, San Clemente, CA 92672
2 beds
2 baths
$4,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
1 W Avenida Ramona, San Clemente, CA 92672
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2601 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,359–$3,757
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,653–$4,036
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in San Clemente
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in San Clemente
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo 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 $3,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Clemente?
Average rent prices in San Clemente have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does San Clemente rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Clemente is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,900 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Clemente?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Clemente are Marblehead Inland ($4,495/mo), Pier Bowl ($4,750/mo), and Talega ($4,850/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 $152,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents in San Clemente, with approximately 17% savings compared to May's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April sees the highest competition.
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).