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Laguna Beach, CA

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Laguna Beach stretches along seven miles of Southern California coastline, where 27 beaches and coves provide residents with year-round access to the Pacific Ocean. The Mediterranean climate supports an outdoor lifestyle, while the downtown area serves as a cultural hub, home to the historic Laguna Playhouse and Laguna Art Museum. The surrounding landscape includes 20,000 acres of protected wilderness and the Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve, preserving both the natural environment and marine ecosystems.

The rental market in Laguna Beach reflects its coastal location, with current average rents ranging from $2,766 for studios to $3,923 for three-bedroom homes. Studio apartments have shown a 3.6% increase while two-bedroom units have decreased by 5.4% year-over-year. Housing options span from historic American Craftsman bungalows near downtown to contemporary apartments in South Laguna. The city's position, bordered by protected greenbelt and shaped by its coastal topography, maintains a small-town setting despite its proximity to major metropolitan areas. The community's artistic roots date to the early 1900s when plein air painters established the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1918, helping shape the city's ongoing cultural heritage.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $2,611 for a studio, $2,964 for one bedroom, $3,517 for two bedrooms, and $3,977 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laguna Beach has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,964/month
568 Sq Ft
House
$17,153/month
2,495 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,443/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Townhome
$8,399/month
1,655 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Top of the World Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

557 Students

El Morro Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

Thurston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

537 Students

Laguna Beach High

Public

Grades 9-12

930 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • Aliso Beach
  • Aliso and Wood Wilderness Park
  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.