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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Clemente, CA

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Apartments Under $2,100

  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
    34
    Today

    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $3,022+
    3 BEDS $3,800

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  • a living room with a couch and a wooden table
    8
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    25501 Camino Los Padres, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,041+
    2 BEDS $2,860+

Apartments Under $2,300

  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    34
    Today

    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,230+
    2 BEDS $2,765+

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    42
    Today

    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $2,660+

Apartments Under $2,500

  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    53
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,406+
    2 BEDS $2,930+
    3 BEDS $3,785+

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  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    27
    Today

    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,493+
    2 BEDS $3,217+

Apartments Under $2,700

  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    24
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    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,625+
    1 BED $2,540+
    2 BEDS $3,170+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    15
    7 days ago

    240 Avenida Vista Montana, San Clemente, CA 92672
    1 BED $2,561+
    2 BEDS $3,402+
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a lamp, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
    22
    Today

    56 Sea Terrace, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,148+
    3 BEDS $4,509+
  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    17
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    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Getting around in San Clemente, CA

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

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,561 and $4,947.

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

There are 24 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Clemente, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

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

The average San Clemente, CA cheap apartment size is 819 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 117 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 $3,097 per month so any rental south of $2,477 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Clemente, CA rents go as low as $1,950/mo.

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