Property Management · San Clemente, CA
San Clemente property management, from the pier to Talega.
Boutique residential management for San Clemente owners — the walkable Pier Bowl and the Southwest beach streets to the master-planned hills of Talega and Forster Ranch. Every property handled personally by Adam Tomalas, CA DRE #02222825.
$3K–$11K
Typical monthly rent
26 days
Avg. days to rent
2 ZIPs
92672 · 92673
~62,000
Residents
San Clemente isn’t one market — it’s a Spanish beach village with hilltop view tracts.
San Clemente is the “Spanish Village by the Sea” — a coastal city that runs from the walkable Pier Bowl and the beach streets of the Southwest up to the master-planned hills of Talega and Forster Ranch. A walkable Pier Bowl cottage is nothing like a Talega family home or an ocean-view house in the Southwest / Riviera district, and pricing across that range — from the $2,800s to well past $20,000 a month — takes local knowledge, not a citywide average.
We’ve worked across the neighborhoods here: the Pier Bowl & Downtown (walkable beach-village cottages and condos around the pier and Avenida Del Mar), Southwest & the Riviera (beach-close Spanish homes near T-Street, ocean-view to oceanfront), Talega (the master-planned east-side community with golf and trails), Forster Ranch (larger ocean-view tracts east of the 5), and Rancho San Clemente (tucked-away hillside homes with some of the best views in town).
Bear’s approach in San Clemente is the same as anywhere, executed to a higher standard: identify the right tenant for the specific pocket of town, price to the comp set, screen rigorously, and back the placement with our six written guarantees. The difference is fluency — a Pier Bowl cottage, a Talega family home, and a Southwest ocean-view house are three different businesses, and we run all three.
At a glance
San Clemente
Population
~62,000
Median home value
~$1.6M
Typical rent (3-4BR)
$5,200–11,000/mo
Short term rentals
Permitted only in set zones (license required)
School district
Capistrano Unified (San Clemente High)
Primary ZIP codes
92672 · 92673
AB 1482 status
Most SFR/condos exempt
Local rent control
None (statewide AB 1482 only)
Neighborhoods we manage
From the pier to the hills.
Each neighborhood has its own tenant pool, pricing dynamic, and listing strategy. Rent ranges below reflect Bear’s recent placement data and live market comps as of Q2 2026.
Southwest & the Riviera
The beach-close Spanish streets near T-Street and the Riviera district, from cottages to ocean-view and oceanfront homes. The top of the San Clemente market, leased to a coastal and high-net-worth pool, often furnished.
Typical rent (2-5BR) $5,000–25,000+ / mo
Pier Bowl & Downtown
The walkable beach-village core around the pier and Avenida Del Mar, with cottages, condos, and bungalows steps from the sand and the shops. Renters who want a lock-and-leave coastal base in the heart of town.
Typical rent (1-3BR) $3,400–9,000 / mo
Talega
The master-planned east-side community with golf, pools, and trails across 44 subdivisions of family homes and condos. Settled families on multi-year horizons who want amenities and newer construction.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $4,500–8,500 / mo
Forster Ranch
One of the largest areas in the city east of the 5, with larger lots and Spanish-style homes, many with ocean views. Families who want space, views, and quick freeway access.
Typical rent (3-5BR) $5,000–9,000 / mo
Rancho San Clemente
A tucked-away east-side hillside community with some of the best ocean views in town and a quieter, set-back feel. Family and executive tenants who pay a premium for the views.
Typical rent (3-4BR) $5,000–9,000 / mo
Central condos & townhomes
Attached communities through the central and east side near El Camino Real — the city’s most attainable rentals. A broad, year-round pool of first-time renters and young professionals.
Typical rent (1-3BR) $2,800–5,500 / mo
Live market data · Q2 2026
San Clemente rent by property type and tier.
Median rent ranges Bear is currently seeing across San Clemente placements and live comps. Use as a starting point; your specific property could land anywhere within this range depending on the pocket of town, the view, and the finish level — a personalized rental analysis is the only way to know.
| Property type | Studio / 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo / townhome | $2,600–3,200 | $3,400–4,400 | $4,400–5,800 | $5,200–7,000 |
| Single-Family Home | — | $4,200–5,500 | $5,200–7,500 | $7,000–11,000 |
| Oceanfront / ocean-view estate | — | $7,000–11,000 | $9,000–15,000 | $14,000–25,000+ |
Source: Bear PMC placements + Zillow Rental Index and Apartments.com active listings (San Clemente 92672 / 92673, Q2 2026). San Clemente spans walkable Pier Bowl condos and Talega family homes to ocean-view and oceanfront homes in the Southwest / Riviera; the all-types median rent runs ~$4,500, and oceanfront homes lease into the five figures (some furnished). Updated quarterly.
San Clemente · Coastal Orange County
From the Pier Bowl to the Talega hills, priced pocket by pocket — not by a citywide average.
What we manage in San Clemente.
- Beach-village condos & cottages the walkable Pier Bowl and Downtown around Avenida Del Mar
- Single-family homes Talega, Forster Ranch, Rancho San Clemente, and the family tracts
- Ocean-view & oceanfront homes the Southwest and Riviera beach streets near T-Street
- Master-planned community homes Talega’s HOA neighborhoods, where we handle the association rules
We don’t manage short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), furnished mid-term rentals, or commercial properties. Long-term residential management is our sole focus. If your San Clemente property fits that model, request a rental analysis below.
Schools
Capistrano Unified School District
San Clemente is served by the highly rated Capistrano Unified School District, with San Clemente High, Vista Del Mar Middle, and well-regarded elementaries like Concordia across the city. For family tenants, the schools are a real draw in Talega and Forster Ranch.
ZIP codes we serve
San Clemente
92672 covers the coastal and northern city — the Pier Bowl, Southwest / Riviera, and Rancho San Clemente; 92673 covers the east side, including Talega and Forster Ranch.
Regulatory
Short-term rentals: zoned & licensed
San Clemente permits short-term rentals only in specific areas — the Pier Bowl, downtown, North Beach, and the South El Camino corridor — each requiring a Short-Term Lodging license; most low-density residential zones are off-limits. For owners outside those zones, a long-term lease is the available path — exactly what Bear does. No local rent control; statewide AB 1482 applies, and most SFR/condos are exempt when properly noticed. Read our AB 1482 guide for OC landlords →
Backed by six guarantees in writing.
Every Bear management agreement carries six specific promises — same on every property we take, in San Clemente or anywhere in OC.
Rented in 30 Days
Owner Happiness Pledge
24-Hour Response
Eviction $1,000
Pet Damage $1,000
Vendor Guarantee
Read the full Bear Promise →
San Clemente owner questions
The questions we hear most.
Common questions from San Clemente owners considering Bear.
San Clemente spans a wide range — a Pier Bowl or central condo might lease in the $3,400–5,800 band, a single-family home in the $5,200–7,500 range, and an ocean-view or oceanfront home in the Southwest / Riviera well into five figures ($14,000–25,000+, sometimes furnished). Pricing depends on the pocket of town, the view, the finish level, and proximity to the sand. The rent table above gives a defensible range, but the only honest answer is a personalized rental analysis — we’ll pull live comps within your part of the city. Request a free analysis →
It depends on where your home is. San Clemente only permits short-term rentals in specific zones — the Pier Bowl, downtown, North Beach, and the South El Camino corridor — each requiring a Short-Term Lodging license; most low-density residential neighborhoods are off-limits, with existing rentals given an amortization period to wind down. Unless your property sits in a permitted zone with a license, a well-run long-term lease is the available, lower-risk path — and it’s exactly what Bear does. We’re happy to check your address and zoning.
Most likely yes — if it’s owned in your individual name or in an LLC with no corporate members, AND you’ve given your tenant the specific §1947.12(d)(5) exemption notice in writing. Nearly all San Clemente single-family homes and condos qualify, but the exemption isn’t automatic — you have to claim it correctly. Full AB 1482 guide →
Yes. Talega and many San Clemente communities are HOA-governed, with rules on leasing, tenant registration, and amenity access. Bear handles the full association process — submitting tenant paperwork, ensuring the lease complies with the CC&Rs, and coordinating amenity and gate access — so your tenants start on the right foot and you stay in good standing with the HOA.
A lot. In San Clemente, a Pacific view, an oceanfront or beach-close position in the Southwest / Riviera, and walkability to the pier and Avenida Del Mar are among the strongest pricing factors — they can move the rent by thousands a month between two otherwise similar homes a few streets apart. We price to your exact street, view, and finish level, not a citywide average.
Yes — many San Clemente owners are out-of-state, military, second-home, or relocated owners. Bear is built for remote, hands-off ownership of coastal property: one accountable manager, owner statements and rent paid out by the 10th, vetted vendors, and direct access to Adam rather than a call center. Request a free analysis →
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See the numbers for your property
What your San Clemente property could rent for — personally reviewed by Adam.
Tell us about your property and within 24 hours you’ll receive a written rental analysis prepared specifically for your address — not an automated estimate.
- Achievable rent range based on live San Clemente comps
- Days-to-rent estimate for your specific neighborhood and home tier
- Two or three positioning recommendations to maximize rent
Free San Clemente Rental Analysis
Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner
60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.