Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
San Clemente, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Clemente

$3,848/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Clemente is $3,848 per month as of September 2026. This is 103% above the national average rent, or $1,948 more per month.

$3.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Clemente

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Clemente rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Clemente, CA

Average rent prices in San Clemente have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $3,250, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in San Clemente run $2,696 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,550

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,500

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$5,750

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$8,000

35%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$3,848
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Clemente, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA.

Discover rentals in San Clemente, CA

Calle Opalo & Via Zafiro - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Marblehead Inland house for rent in San Clemente

Calle Opalo & Via Zafiro - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Marblehead Inland house for rent in San Clemente

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3h ago

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Pinnacle at Talega

120 Calle Amistad, San Clemente, CA 92673

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,707–$3,707

Price drop

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

2715 Calle Del Comercio

2715 Calle Del Comercio, San Clemente, CA 92672

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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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 $3,848 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Clemente?

Average rent prices in San Clemente have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does San Clemente rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Clemente is 103% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,948 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Clemente?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Clemente are Marblehead Coastal ($3,550/mo), West Pico ($3,575/mo), and Marblehead Inland ($3,850/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 $154,000/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).

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