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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Laguna Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Laguna Beach rent stands today
Laguna Beach, CA rent rose 17.2% year over year, with a current median of $9,375/month. Renters today are paying $1,952 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 24.8%.
Vs. national rents
Laguna Beach rents run roughly 4.9× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among the priciest coastal metros for renters seeking luxury and exclusivity.
Price ranges
Laguna Beach rents vary widely: studios start at $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $3,498/month, 2-bedrooms at $5,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $11,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $20,000/month. Houses command a median of $13,000/month, while apartments average $3,850/month, consistent with the market's emphasis on higher-end homes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Irvine Cove rents fell 88.5% year over year to $7,500/month across 23 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 17.2% rise, marking a significant hyperlocal shift within Laguna Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Laguna Beach
$9,375/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Laguna Beach is $9,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 386% above the national average rent, or $7,445 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Laguna Beach
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $3,850, whereas a house costs $13,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach run $3,221 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,985.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  13% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $3,497 | 9% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $5,500 | 13% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $11,000 | 18% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $20,000 | 24% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arch Beach Heights | $6,497 | |
Emerald Bay | $13,500 | |
Main Beach | $5,750 | |
North Laguna | $6,800 | |
Ocean Vista | $4,900 | |
South Laguna Bluffs | $10,500 | |
South Laguna Village | $6,500 | |
The Village | $8,425 | |
Top Of The World | $8,800 | |
Woods Cove | $6,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,850 | 21% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,900 | 18% | No Change | |
Houses | $13,000 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$20,000
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
14%
The Village
Average rent
$8,425
North Laguna
Average rent
$6,800
Main Beach
Average rent
$5,750
South Laguna Village
Average rent
$6,500
South Laguna Bluffs
Average rent
$10,500
Top Of The World
Average rent
$8,800
Ocean Vista
Average rent
$4,900
Arch Beach Heights
Average rent
$6,497
Emerald Bay
Average rent
$13,500
Woods Cove
Average rent
$6,150
Apartments
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
21%
Condos
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
18%
Houses
Average rent
$13,000
Last 30 days
24%
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
386%higher than the national median
118%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Laguna Beach, CA is 123% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,200
10%$3,225
6%$6,500
12%$2,850
15%$5,000
9%$2,900
1%$3,500
$4,175
6%$4,500
6%$5,650
4%$3,470
16%$2,633
4%Discover rentals in Laguna Beach, CA
3d ago
270 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Coast Royal condo for rent in Laguna Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$2,870
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
The Village apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
472 3rd St #A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
250 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Emerald Bay house for rent in Laguna Beach
4 beds
5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
The Village house for rent in Laguna Beach
690 Cuprien Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3 beds
2 baths
$25,000
House for rent
1d ago
Ocean Vista condo for rent in Laguna Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$4,950
Condo for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Laguna Beach
3 beds
3 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Village apartment for rent in Laguna Beach
472 3rd St #A, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
The Village house for rent in Laguna Beach
468 3rd St #B, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
770 Hillcrest Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2 beds
1 bath
$4,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
270 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Top of the World house for rent in Laguna Beach
2848 Chillon Way #NA, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
3 beds
2 baths
$9,900
House for rent
Available Aug 15
16h ago
862 Catalina Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
1 bed
1 bath
$3,700
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Ocean Vista condo for rent in Laguna Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$4,950
Condo for rent
2d ago
South Laguna Village house for rent in Laguna Beach
32060 Virginia Way #NA, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Woods Cove house for rent in Laguna Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
House for rent
Available Jul 3
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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 $9,375 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Laguna Beach?
Average rent prices in Laguna Beach have decreased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Laguna Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Laguna Beach is 386% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,445 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Laguna Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Beach are Ocean Vista ($4,900/mo), Main Beach ($5,750/mo), and Woods Cove ($6,150/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 $375,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach average around $3,650/month and two-bedrooms approximately $6,120/month. Both bedroom types are down from last year, with one-bedrooms falling 2.0% and two-bedrooms dropping 2.5% year over year.
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).