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Average Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Laguna Niguel, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,164/mo
▲ +4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,537/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
62
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Laguna Niguel, CA
28 listed units across 6 buildings in Laguna Niguel, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $89/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vista at Laguna | Unit 252 | $3,745 | $3,535 | $210 |
| The Vista at Laguna | Unit 262 | $3,389 | $3,188 | $201 |
| The Vista at Laguna | Unit 249 | $3,326 | $3,138 | $188 |
| Pointe Niguel Apartments | Unit 4, Plan B and C | $3,746 | $3,600 | $146 |
| Pointe Niguel Apartments | Unit 7, Plan B and C | $3,621 | $3,500 | $121 |
| Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals | Unit 34726 | $3,596 | $3,488 | $108 |
| Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals | Unit 34728 | $3,641 | $3,533 | $108 |
| Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals | Unit 34734 | $3,756 | $3,648 | $108 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Laguna Niguel, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $3,164 per month across 8 apartment communities and 62 available units. Rents have increased $124 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Seaside at Laguna Heights Apartments starting at $2,537/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,699/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,333/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,523/mo.
Prices range from $2,537 to $3,945 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 16 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 | $3,114 | -$94 | 8 |
| September 2026 | $3,192 | +$78 | 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.
Average Rent by Bedroom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside at Laguna Heights Apartments | $2,537/mo | $2,909/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| The Palms at Laguna Niguel Apartments | $2,557/mo | $2,834/mo | 21 | 4 |
| Pointe Niguel Apartments | $2,846/mo | $3,477/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| Laguna Serrano Apartment Homes | $2,995/mo | $2,995/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Windridge Apartments | $3,021/mo | $3,295/mo | 11 | 4.2 |
| Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals | $3,029/mo | $3,425/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
| The Vista at Laguna | $3,138/mo | $3,366/mo | 9 | 3.8 |
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
$127,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,164/mo.
Comfortable income
$152,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,537/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.
Median household income in Laguna Niguel, CA is $140,605 , about 7% 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) | $3,164 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,508/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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