Average Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Current Versus Historical Laguna Niguel, CA Rents

Laguna Niguel rentals average $2,575 for a 1-bedroom rental to $7,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,995, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $340 (-11.97%) year-over-year from $2,840 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-8.11%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $545 (15.80%) year-over-year from $3,450 to $3,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,106 (21.30%) year-over-year from $5,192 to $6,298. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $792 (12.07%) year-over-year from $6,558 to $7,350. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$39.80	$2,350	$2,558 (-8.11%)	$2,390 (-1.67%)
2 BR	$43.63	$3,995	$3,450 (15.80%)	$3,490 (14.47%)
3 BR	$38.84	$6,298	$5,192 (21.30%)	$4,433 (42.05%)
4+ BR	$33.49	$7,350	$6,558 (12.07%)	$6,497 (13.13%)

Historical Rents in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Top Cities Near Laguna Niguel

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Laguna Niguel. The average rent in Laguna Niguel is currently $4,500 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $2,990, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Laguna Niguel, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Laguna Niguel, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.97% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Laguna Niguel, CA are about 7.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Laguna Niguel, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,900	$2,575	$3,000	$2,990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,666	$2,937	$3,900
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,600	$3,400	$4,050
Lake Forest, CA	$2,175	$2,350	$3,107	$4,100
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,402	$3,600	$4,500
Irvine, CA	$2,623	$2,700	$3,800	$4,900
San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,538	$3,900	$4,980
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,200	$5,150	$6,500
Laguna Beach, CA	$3,075	$3,700	$7,000	$9,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Laguna Niguel

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Niguel. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodbridge and Orange County Great Park. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Niguel, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Niguel, CA is currently around $5,075 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Laguna Niguel's average rent, which is only $4,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Laguna Niguel, Woodbridge has the most affordable average rent at $4,250 per month. Whereas, at $5,900 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Laguna Niguel. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,350	$3,800	$4,250
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$1,450	$4,475	$5,900

Top Counties Near Laguna Niguel

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Laguna Niguel

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Laguna Niguel, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,450. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92656, Aliso Viejo, CA at $4,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 92618, Irvine, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Laguna Niguel, CA is $2,575 per month. Or in other words, $44 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,790 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Laguna Niguel, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,575	$3,900	$4,995
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,800	$5,500
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,400	$4,000
92672, San Clemente, CA	$2,750	$2,575	$4,385	$4,725
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,402	$3,750	$4,450
92612, Irvine, CA	$2,541	$2,700	$3,790	$4,300
92630, Lake Forest, CA	$2,175	$2,248	$3,100	$4,248

Frequently Asked Questions - Laguna Niguel Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Laguna Niguel, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Laguna Niguel, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Laguna Niguel, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Laguna Niguel, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,575 and an average price per square feet of $39.80. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Laguna Niguel.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $43.63. There are a total of 41 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Laguna Niguel.

How have rent prices in Laguna Niguel, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Laguna Niguel, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Laguna Niguel, CA is around $3,996/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.