Average Rent in San Clemente, CA

Current Versus Historical San Clemente, CA Rents

San Clemente rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $11,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $6,000, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $175 (8.24%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (3.73%) year-over-year from $2,410 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $359 (10.49%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $3,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,359 (27.08%) year-over-year from $5,017 to $6,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,010 (13.85%) year-over-year from $7,290 to $8,300. 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 20.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.67% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.72	$2,300	$2,125 (8.24%)	$1,425 (61.40%)
1 BR	$5.42	$2,500	$2,410 (3.73%)	$2,062 (21.23%)
2 BR	$3.43	$3,775	$3,417 (10.49%)	$2,748 (37.36%)
3 BR	$4.44	$6,375	$5,017 (27.08%)	$3,700 (72.31%)
4+ BR	$3.53	$8,300	$7,290 (13.85%)	$6,665 (24.53%)

Historical Rents in San Clemente, CA

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Top Cities Near San Clemente

There are a total of 3 cities nearby San Clemente. The average rent in San Clemente is currently $4,500 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Clemente, CA is Dana Point, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,995 per month.

Let's compare San Clemente, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Clemente, CA are about 19.29% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near San Clemente, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,900	$2,950
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,613	$3,390	$4,500
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,000	$4,850	$5,995

Top Neighborhoods Near San Clemente

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near San Clemente

We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near San Clemente

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near San Clemente, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,248. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92692, Mission Viejo, CA at $3,197 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,995 per month is 92672, San Clemente, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near San Clemente, CA is $2,606 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,795 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,613	$3,390	$4,500
92629, Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,250	$4,750	$5,995
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,498	$3,197	$3,197
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,500	$2,600	$4,200	$5,995

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 $6,000. 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.72. There are a total of 2 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 $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $5.42. There are a total of 11 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 $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 15 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 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Clemente, CA is around $4,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.