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Average Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

8 apartment buildings, 65 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

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Avg Rent

$3,130/mo

median $3,159

+0.3% vs last month

Cheapest

$2,467/mo

The Palms at Laguna Niguel Apartments

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8

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Units

65

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$3,262
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Laguna Niguel, CA $3,000$3,117$3,233$3,350 Jul 9Aug 6Aug 27Sep 17Oct 8

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Laguna Niguel, CA Rent Prices

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Laguna Niguel, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $3,130 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,467 at The Palms at Laguna Niguel Apartments to $3,910 at Pointe Niguel Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $2,623/mo $2,467/mo 16
2 Bed $3,275/mo $2,899/mo 45
3 Bed $3,531/mo $3,439/mo 4

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Market Context

Who rents in Laguna Niguel, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Laguna Niguel, CA averages $2,623/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,275/mo. At the local median household income of $140,605, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Laguna Niguel, CA at $2,819/mo. The current tracked market average runs 11% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Laguna Niguel, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Laguna Niguel, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$125,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,130/mo.

Comfortable income

$150,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,467/mo), you need to earn at least $99,000/year.

Median household income in Laguna Niguel, CA is $140,605 , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, CA

Overall prices in Laguna Niguel, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Laguna Niguel, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $3,130
Utilities $744
Groceries $578
Transportation $1,773
Healthcare $865
Other goods and services $1,384
Estimated total $8,474/mo

Population

64,023

Median household income

$140,605

Census median rent

$2,819/mo

Census rent burden

34.8%

Median age

47.7

Mean commute

27 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in California

How Laguna Niguel, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Laguna Niguel, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $3,279 +5% -3.5% 50
San Diego, CA $3,480 +11% +1.2% 34
Anaheim, CA $2,847 -9% +0.8% 33
EL Cajon, CA $2,587 -17% +32.3% 30
San Francisco, CA $5,465 +75% +0.6% 30
Riverside, CA $2,417 -23% +0.5% 25

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA?

The average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $3,130 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Laguna Niguel, CA?

The median asking rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $3,159 per month, computed from 65 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,130/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Laguna Niguel, CA?

The lowest available rent in Laguna Niguel, CA starts at $2,467 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Laguna Niguel, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA average $2,623/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,467/mo across 16 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Laguna Niguel, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA average $3,275/mo. Units start from $2,899/mo across 45 units currently listed.

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