Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Laguna Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Laguna Beach rent stands today
Laguna Beach, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $8,625/month. Renters are paying $419 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 3.1%.
Vs. national rents
Laguna Beach's median rent of $8,625/month is 342.3% more expensive than the national median of $1,950/month. This positions Laguna Beach among the priciest coastal metros for renters seeking luxury and oceanfront living.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Laguna Beach rent for $2,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,495/month, 2-bedrooms for $5,421/month, 3-bedrooms for $10,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $23,750/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Irvine Cove rents fell 74.3% year over year to $16,695/month across 15 rentals, while Laguna Canyon rose 142.8% to $6,800/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide trend and show distinct neighborhood dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Laguna Beach
$8,625/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Laguna Beach is $8,625 per month as of June 2026. This is 342% above the national average rent, or $6,675 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laguna Beach
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Laguna Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Laguna Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Laguna Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Laguna Beach, CA
Rent prices in Laguna Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laguna Beach is $3,683, whereas a house costs $12,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach run $3,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,600 | 5% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $3,495 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $5,421 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $10,650 |  4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $23,750 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arch Beach Heights | $10,400 | |
Coast Royal | $9,500 | |
Emerald Bay | $32,500 | |
Main Beach | $5,950 | |
North Laguna | $5,500 | |
South Laguna Bluffs | $15,000 | |
South Laguna Village | $9,000 | |
The Village | $7,747 | |
Top Of The World | $10,247 | |
Woods Cove | $8,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,683 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,500 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $12,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,421
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$23,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
North Laguna
Average rent
$5,500
The Village
Average rent
$7,747
Emerald Bay
Average rent
$32,500
Woods Cove
Average rent
$8,750
South Laguna Bluffs
Average rent
$15,000
Main Beach
Average rent
$5,950
Arch Beach Heights
Average rent
$10,400
Top Of The World
Average rent
$10,247
Coast Royal
Average rent
$9,500
South Laguna Village
Average rent
$9,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,683
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$12,250
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Laguna Beach, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Laguna Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Laguna Beach and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Laguna Beach
342%higher than the national median
131%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laguna Beach, CA is 92% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,495
8%$3,322
4%$5,900
18%$2,680
9%$4,700
10%$2,900
6%$3,865
3%$4,200
6%$4,395
12%$5,200
20%$3,612
6%$2,633
5%Discover rentals in Laguna Beach, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Laguna Beach
6254 Hwy 104 #A, Laguna Beach, CA 95640
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
3rd Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Studio
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Laguna Canyon apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
2525 Laguna Canyon Rd #2, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
0 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Laguna apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
South Laguna Bluffs house for rent in Laguna Beach
32061 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
5 baths
$75,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Irvine Cove house for rent in Laguna Beach
105 Irvine Cove Ct, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
6.5 baths
$65,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Emerald Bay house for rent in Laguna Beach
27 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
5.5 baths
$60,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Laguna house for rent in Laguna Beach
203 Crescent Bay Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
4.5 baths
$59,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
31671 Seacove Dr #A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$4,495
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4m ago
The Village apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$5,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Ocean Vista condo for rent in Laguna Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$5,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Woods Cove house for rent in Laguna Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$8,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
31671 Seacove Dr #A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$4,495
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
100 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,395–$3,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
North Laguna house for rent in Laguna Beach
327 Aster St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
4 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Victoria Beach house for rent in Laguna Beach
2609 Victoria Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
5 beds
4 baths
$25,000
House for rent
3d ago
100 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
4m ago
The Village apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$5,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Emerald Bay house for rent in Laguna Beach
517 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
4 beds
4 baths
$25,000
House for rent
2d ago
Arch Beach Heights house for rent in Laguna Beach
989 La Mirada St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,800
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Laguna Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Laguna Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Laguna Beach?
The average rent in Laguna Beach is $8,625 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laguna Beach?
Average rent prices in Laguna Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Laguna Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Laguna Beach is 342% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $6,675 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Laguna Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Beach are North Laguna ($5,500/mo), Main Beach ($5,950/mo), and The Village ($7,747/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Laguna Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Laguna Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $345,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $6,300 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).