Average Rent in San Clemente, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Clemente, CA Rents

San Clemente rentals average $2,900 for a studio rental to $10,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,550, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $321 (12.44%) year-over-year from $2,579 to $2,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $634 (24.69%) year-over-year from $2,566 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,450 (41.44%) year-over-year from $3,500 to $4,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,183 (45.80%) year-over-year from $4,767 to $6,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,498 (41.15%) year-over-year from $8,500 to $11,998. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 8.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 29.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$69.60	$2,900	$2,579 (12.44%)	$1,941 (49.41%)
1 BR	$54.00	$3,200	$2,566 (24.69%)	$2,348 (36.27%)
2 BR	$49.86	$4,950	$3,500 (41.44%)	$3,315 (49.32%)
3 BR	$41.79	$6,950	$4,767 (45.80%)	$5,580 (24.56%)
4+ BR	$40.49	$11,998	$8,500 (41.15%)	$6,950 (72.63%)

Historical Rents in San Clemente, CA

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Top Cities Near San Clemente

There are a total of 7 cities nearby San Clemente. The average rent in San Clemente is currently $4,400 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Clemente, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $8,995 per month.

Let's compare San Clemente, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.36% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Clemente, CA are about 15.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.41% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near San Clemente, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$3,025	$2,750	$3,100	$3,000
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,609	$3,200	$3,723
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,500	$4,200
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,537	$3,800	$4,400
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,850	$4,875
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,425	$5,400	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$3,300	$3,995	$7,000	$8,995

Top Neighborhoods Near San Clemente

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near San Clemente. One neighborhood in the area is SAMLARC. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near San Clemente, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near San Clemente, CA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than San Clemente's average rent, which is actually $5,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Clemente, SAMLARC has the most affordable average rent at $3,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, SAMLARC is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Clemente. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
SAMLARC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,609	$3,200	$3,500

Top Counties Near San Clemente

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near San Clemente

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near San Clemente, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,875. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92656, Aliso Viejo, CA at $4,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,000 per month is 92630, Lake Forest, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near San Clemente, CA is $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,800 per month. Which comes out to $37 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in San Clemente, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,900	$2,575	$4,475	$5,000
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,850	$4,875
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,500	$4,200
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,563	$3,800	$4,400
92630, Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,432	$3,275	$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions - San Clemente Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Clemente, CA?

The average monthly rental price for San Clemente, CA apartments for rent is approximately $5,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Clemente, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in San Clemente, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in San Clemente, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $69.60. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Clemente.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Clemente, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $54.00. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Clemente.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Clemente, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,475 and an average price per square feet of $49.86. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Clemente.

How have rent prices in San Clemente, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in San Clemente, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.41%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.46% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in San Clemente, CA?

A reasonable rent price in San Clemente, CA is around $4,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.