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Rental Market Trends in San Clemente, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in San Clemente, CA is $2,524/month.

Rent in San Clemente is 52% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,524/month

Average Rent

633 Sq Ft

Average Size

+4.1%

Change / Year

175

Available Apartments

San Clemente rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in San Clemente average $1,968 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in San Clemente average $2,524 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in San Clemente average $3,154 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in San Clemente average $4,009 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,968/month
319 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,524/month
633 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,154/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,009/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,139/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$13,790/month
1,860 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$17,107/month
2,869 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,526/month
1,083 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in San Clemente, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $105 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in San Clemente, CA

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Clemente, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
66% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Clemente, CA?

Because the average rent in San Clemente is $2,524, you’ll want to make about $8,413 per month or $100,956 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.

City

San Clemente, CA

175 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in San Clemente We Think You'll Love

811 Buena Vista

811 Buena Vista

811 Buena Vista,
San Clemente, CA 92672

1 Bed | $3,695 - $4,950

Seacrest Apartments

Seacrest Apartments

240 Avenida Vista Montana,
San Clemente, CA 92672

1-2 Beds | $2,601 - $3,766

Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes

Everleigh San Clemente 55+ Apartment Homes

515 Avenida Vaquero,
San Clemente, CA 92673

1-2 Beds | $2,906 - $6,461

Casa Pasifica

Casa Pasifica

105-112 Avenida Mateo,
San Clemente, CA 92672

3 Beds | $8,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in San Clemente?

The average rent in San Clemente is $2,524 per month, which is 51.9% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in San Clemente?

The average rent for a house in San Clemente, CA is $13,790 per month.

Are rents going up or down in San Clemente?

Rents in San Clemente, CA are increasing, with prices up 4.1% year-over-year and $105 more per month.

What rent range is most common in San Clemente?

In San Clemente, CA, 66% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California San Clemente Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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