Last updated on September 25, 2026

Average rent in
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Juan

$5,400/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Juan is $5,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,500 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Juan

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Juan rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in San Juan Capistrano, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Average rent prices in San Juan have remained the same 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 Juan Capistrano, CA

Rent prices in San Juan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Juan is $3,006, whereas a house costs $6,500. 1-bedroom apartments in San Juan run $2,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,389.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

5%

14%

1 bedroom

$2,450

38%

23%

2 bedroom

$5,450

18%

52%

3 bedroom

$6,550

14%

8%

4 bedroom

$8,500

1%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

52%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,550

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in San Juan and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Juan

Median rent price$5,400
increased by184%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,550
increased by139%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Juan, CA is 19% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in San Juan Capistrano, CA

31641 Rancho Viejo Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent in San Juan Capistrano

31076 Via San Vicente - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Capistrano Garden Homes house for rent in San Juan Capistrano

3 beds

2 baths

$4,999

$4,700

Price drop

31135 Via Santo Tomas - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Capistrano Garden Homes house for rent in San Juan Capistrano

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Frequently asked questions for San Juan Capistrano, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Juan rental market.

How much is rent in San Juan?

The average rent in San Juan is $5,400 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Juan?

Average rent prices in San Juan have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does San Juan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Juan is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,500 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Juan?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Juan are Marbella ($3,428/mo), Capistrano Royale ($3,550/mo), and Village San Juan ($3,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Juan?

To comfortably afford rent in San Juan, you'd need to earn approximately $216,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in San Juan?

November stands out as the best time to apartment hunt in San Juan Capistrano, with the lowest competition and better availability that could lead to more favorable rental terms.

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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