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Rental Market Trends in Laguna Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Laguna Beach, CA?

$3,046/month

Average Rent

573 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $3,046 per month. This is 86% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,548 per month for a studio, $3,046 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,737 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,990 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,548/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,046/month
573 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,737/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,990/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,074/month
603 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$9,183/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$12,856/month
1,989 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$31,000/month
3,394 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$5,479/month
1,113 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,777/month
1,622 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $80 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Laguna Beach, CA
Last Updated April 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laguna Cliffs
$3,402/month
1,139 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laguna Cliffs
$3,402/month
1,139 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
$3,402/month
1,139 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 $3,046, you’ll want to make about $10,153 per month or $121,836 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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Laguna Beach, CA

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Laguna Beach, CA

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$6,950

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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