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Rental Market Trends in Laguna Niguel, CA

What is the average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA?

$2,753/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA is $2,753 per month. This is 69% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/month, making Laguna Niguel one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Laguna Niguel, you can expect to pay about $2,484 per month for a studio, $2,753 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,165 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,923 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,484/month
612 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,753/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,165/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,923/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,573/month
403 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,374/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,165/month
1,802 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$17,665/month
3,227 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,610/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,342/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,474/month
1,475 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,374/month
1,609 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $66 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 Niguel, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Laguna Niguel, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel?

Based on current rent prices, Rancho Niguel, Mirador at Rancho Niguel and Laguna Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft
Mirador at Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft
Laguna Heights
$2,761/month
650 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$2,778/month
775 Sq Ft
Chandon
$2,864/month
670 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel?

Based on current rent prices, Chandon, Rolling Hills and Laguna Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chandon
$2,864/month
670 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$2,778/month
775 Sq Ft
Laguna Heights
$2,761/month
650 Sq Ft
Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft
Mirador at Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft

Which Laguna Niguel neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel with the most apartments available are Chandon, Laguna Heights and Rolling Hills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chandon
$2,864/month
670 Sq Ft
Laguna Heights
$2,761/month
650 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$2,778/month
775 Sq Ft
Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft
Mirador at Rancho Niguel
$2,388/month
572 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Laguna Niguel is $2,753, you’ll want to make about $9,176 per month or $110,112 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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Apartment Averages

Rancho Niguel

Laguna Niguel, CA

Chandon

Laguna Niguel, CA

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One Bedroom
$2,404/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,909/month
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IMT Laguna Niguel

IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape Dr,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$2,235 - $4,340

Studio - 3 Beds

Laguna Serrano

Laguna Serrano

30001 Golden Lantern,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$2,995 - $3,075

2 Beds

Hanover Laguna Niguel

Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$2,712 - $5,336

Studio - 2 Beds

Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments

Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments

27960 Cabot Rd,
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

$2,595 - $4,995

Studio - 2 Beds

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Sequoia Equities, Inc
  • 49

    Communities

  • 12,608

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

3 Communities in Laguna Niguel
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J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
  • 28

    Communities

  • 10,918

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

3 Communities in Laguna Niguel
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  • 3,469

    Communities

  • 955,410

    Units

  • 894

    Cities

2 Communities in Laguna Niguel
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R.W. Selby & Company, Inc.
  • 31

    Communities

  • 5,218

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 Communities in Laguna Niguel
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Cushman & Wakefield
  • 459

    Communities

  • 108,509

    Units

  • 230

    Cities

1 Community in Laguna Niguel
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Winn Companies
  • 159

    Communities

  • 26,767

    Units

  • 111

    Cities

1 Community in Laguna Niguel
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CONAM Management Corporation
  • 168

    Communities

  • 29,078

    Units

  • 84

    Cities

1 Community in Laguna Niguel
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Equity Residential
  • 164

    Communities

  • 53,425

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

1 Community in Laguna Niguel

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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