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Rental Market Trends in Laguna Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Laguna Beach, CA?

$3,110/month

Average Rent

573 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Laguna Beach, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Laguna Beach, CA is $3,110 per month. This is 89% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Laguna Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Laguna Beach average $2,522 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach average $3,110 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach average $3,767 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach average $4,000 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,522/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,110/month
573 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,767/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,000/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,819/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$14,074/month
2,172 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$29,248/month
3,308 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,479/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,070/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,040/month
1,677 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$8,090/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$11,130/month
1,656 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $145 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Laguna Beach, CA
Last Updated June 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
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
89% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Laguna Beach is $3,110, you’ll want to make about $10,366 per month or $124,392 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

323 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Laguna Beach we think you'll love

Artisan Laguna Beach

Artisan Laguna Beach

350 Artisan Dr,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$2,772 - $4,043

1-2 Beds

Aventine at Aliso Viejo

Aventine at Aliso Viejo

22501 Chase,
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

$2,520 - $3,910

1-2 Beds

Marea

Marea

32400-32478 Crown Valley Pky,
Dana Point, CA 92629

$3,030 - $4,405

1-2 Beds

ArtLofts

ArtLofts

20412 Laguna Canyon Rd,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

$6,950

2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Laguna Beach, CA

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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 June 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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