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Rental Market Trends in Laguna Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Laguna Beach, CA?

$2,935/month

Average Rent

568 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $2,935 per month. This is 81% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Laguna Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Laguna Beach, you can expect to pay about $2,606 per month for a studio, $2,935 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,582 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,980 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,606/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,935/month
568 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,582/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,980/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,553/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,083/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$11,140/month
2,041 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$28,349/month
3,564 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,138/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,948/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,556/month
1,717 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,855/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,319/month
1,642 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Laguna Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $31 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Laguna Beach, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Laguna Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
94% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Laguna Cliffs is the most affordable neighborhood in Laguna Beach.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laguna Cliffs
$3,563/month
651 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Laguna Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Laguna Cliffs is the most expensive neighborhood in Laguna Beach.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laguna Cliffs
$3,563/month
651 Sq Ft

Which Laguna Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Laguna Beach with the most apartments available is Laguna Cliffs .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laguna Cliffs
$3,563/month
651 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Laguna Beach is $2,935, you’ll want to make about $9,783 per month or $117,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Laguna Beach, CA

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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