Seacrest Apartments
240 Avenida Vista Montana,
San Clemente, CA 92672
1-2 Beds | $2,641 - $4,043
Rental Market Trends in San Clemente, CA
What is the average rent in San Clemente, CA?
$2,434/month
Average Rent
632 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in San Clemente, CA is $2,434 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making San Clemente one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Clemente, you can expect to pay about $1,829 per month for a studio, $2,434 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,129 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,615 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Clemente, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $48 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in San Clemente, CA
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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12%
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27%
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61%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Clemente?
Based on current rent prices, Talega Gallery, Bella Vista and Vilamoura are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Clemente.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Clemente?
Based on current rent prices, Vista Pacifica, Sea Scape Village and Chateau San Clemente are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Clemente.
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Which San Clemente neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Clemente with the most apartments available are Sea Scape Village, Chateau San Clemente and Bella Vista .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Clemente, CA?
Because the average rent in San Clemente is $2,434, you’ll want to make about $8,113 per month or $97,356 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does San Clemente, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Clemente, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.