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Average Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Laguna Niguel, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,240/mo
▼ 1.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,906/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
42
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Laguna Niguel, CA
14 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Laguna Niguel, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $125/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windridge Apartments | Unit A, Cozumel | $3,923 | $3,653 | $270 |
| Windridge Apartments | Unit M, Cozumel | $4,168 | $3,898 | $270 |
| Windridge Apartments | Unit P, Cozumel | $3,882 | $3,612 | $270 |
| Seaside at Laguna Heights Apartments | Unit 4 | $3,380 | $3,176 | $204 |
| Windridge Apartments | Unit K, Barbados | $3,065 | $2,935 | $130 |
| Pointe Niguel Apartments | Unit 3, Plan B and C | $3,693 | $3,602 | $91 |
| Windridge Apartments | Unit A, Barbados | $3,111 | $3,036 | $75 |
| Windridge Apartments | Unit F, Barbados | $3,106 | $3,031 | $75 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Laguna Niguel, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $3,240 per month across 7 apartment communities and 42 available units. Rents have decreased $61 (1.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Windridge Apartments starting at $2,906/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,240/mo.
Prices range from $2,906 to $3,836 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Laguna Niguel, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,208 | - | 8 |
| August 2026 | $3,129 | -$79 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Laguna Niguel, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Laguna Niguel, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windridge Apartments | $2,906/mo | $2,991/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| The Palms at Laguna Niguel Apartments | $2,939/mo | $3,039/mo | 9 | 4 |
| The Vista at Laguna | $3,130/mo | $3,238/mo | 11 | 3.8 |
| Seaside at Laguna Heights Apartments | $3,176/mo | $3,211/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Pointe Niguel Apartments | $3,496/mo | $3,622/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments | $3,500/mo | $3,513/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals | $3,776/mo | $3,776/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,240/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,906/mo), you need to earn at least $116,000/year.
Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, CA
We only have live rent data for Laguna Niguel, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,240 |
| Estimated total | $3,240/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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