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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA. 244 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $2,100

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    27068 La Paz Rd #452, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    2 BEDS $1,934

Apartments Under $2,300

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    26033 Getty Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,132
    1 BED $2,457+
    2 BEDS $3,206+

Apartments Under $2,500

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    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,300+
    1 BED $2,535+
    2 BEDS $3,260+
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    27550 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $2,405
    2 BEDS $3,000
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    25501 Camino Los Padres, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,434+
    2 BEDS $2,880+
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    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,436+
    2 BEDS $3,270+

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    27930 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,467
    1 BED $2,610+
    2 BEDS $3,592
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    26600 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    1 BED $2,475+
    2 BEDS $3,110+

Apartments Under $2,700

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    5000 City Lights Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,508+
    2 BEDS $2,962+
    3 BEDS $4,682+
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    1100 Calle Del Cerro, San Clemente, CA 92672
    1 BED $2,562+
    2 BEDS $3,236+
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    31 Seaport, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,570+
    2 BEDS $3,020+
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    602 Avenida De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672
    1 BED $2,595
    2 BEDS $3,295

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    56 Sea Terrace, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,599+
    2 BEDS $3,479+
    3 BEDS $4,477+
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    25501 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
    1 BED $2,615+
    2 BEDS $3,209+
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    24455 Via Pansa, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,671+
    2 BEDS $3,063+
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    29781 Niguel Rd., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,698+
    2 BEDS $3,317+

Apartments Under $2,900

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    240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
    1 BED $2,700+
    2 BEDS $3,362+
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    23731 Mariner Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,706+
    2 BEDS $3,065+
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    32762 Pointe Sutton, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,785+
    2 BEDS $3,840+
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    30122 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    2 BEDS $2,790+

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Apartments Under $3,300

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    24342 Park Place Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    3 BEDS $3,100
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    26281 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    STUDIO $11,041
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    115 Avenida Serra, San Clemente, CA 92672
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    28100 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Getting around in San Clemente, CA

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Car-Dependent
9 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 7, Bike Score®: 9

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in San Clemente, CA on RentCafe?

There are 10 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Clemente, CA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Clemente, CA?

The average San Clemente, CA cheap apartment size is 900 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Clemente, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Clemente, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Clemente, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Clemente, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Clemente, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Clemente, CA has never been easier. We feature 244 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Clemente, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Clemente, CA? The average apartment rent in San Clemente is $3,128 per month so any rental south of $2,503 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Clemente, CA rents go as low as $1,934/mo.

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