Studio Apartment Rent in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in San Juan Capistrano, California as of August 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $3,827 and +91% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in San Juan Capistrano
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in San Juan Capistrano
Compare San Juan Capistrano's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than San Juan Capistrano.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs San Juan Capistrano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 2.4 mi | $2,715 | +$245 (+10%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 3.3 mi | $3,140 | +$670 (+27%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 3.9 mi | $2,790 | +$320 (+13%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,655 | +$185 (+7%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,720 | +$250 (+10%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,630 | +$160 (+6%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,610 | +$140 (+6%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,770 | +$300 (+12%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 11.4 mi | $2,160 | $-310 (-13%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,890 | +$420 (+17%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 12.7 mi | $2,675 | +$205 (+8%) |
| Irvine, CA | 17.7 mi | $3,000 | +$530 (+21%) |
Studio rent in San Juan Capistrano — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in San Juan Capistrano?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in San Juan Capistrano, California is $2,470 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $3,827.
What income do you need to afford a studio in San Juan Capistrano?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,800 ($8,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Juan Capistrano expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
San Juan Capistrano's studio median of $2,470 is +91% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Juan Capistrano rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, San Juan Capistrano ranks #304 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near San Juan Capistrano?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laguna Woods ($2,160).