Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Laguna Niguel, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Laguna Niguel

$5,300/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laguna Niguel is $5,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 175% above the national average rent, or $3,375 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laguna Niguel

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laguna Niguel rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Laguna Niguel, CA

Average rent prices in Laguna Niguel have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Niguel, CA

Rent prices in Laguna Niguel vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laguna Niguel is $3,166, whereas a house costs $5,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Laguna Niguel run $2,507 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,047.

Listings

Studio

$2,150

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$2,975

No Change

25%

2 bedroom

$3,547

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$5,400

12%

21%

4 bedroom

$6,972

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,547

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,972

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Laguna Niguel, 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 Niguel, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Laguna Niguel

Median rent price$5,300
increased by175%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by118%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA is 26% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA

29502 Ana Maria Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Laguna Niguel

Furnished Room for rent in Private one level home. Laguna Niguel

29502 Ana Maria Ln #NA, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Aug 1

The Palms at Laguna Niguel - Photo 1 of 1
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7h ago

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The Palms at Laguna Niguel

28188 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,327–$3,207

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Windridge - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

15h ago

9.9

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Windridge

24922 Hidden Hills Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2–3 beds

2 baths

$3,047–$4,168

Apartment for rent

Call

28232 Sorrento ##82 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Apartment for rent in Laguna Niguel

2 beds

2 baths

$3,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Laguna Niguel, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Laguna Niguel rental market.

How much is rent in Laguna Niguel?

The average rent in Laguna Niguel is $5,300 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laguna Niguel?

Average rent prices in Laguna Niguel have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Laguna Niguel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laguna Niguel is 175% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,375 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Laguna Niguel?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel are San Joaquin Hills ($3,950/mo), Rolling Hills ($4,110/mo), and Niguel Ranch ($4,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Laguna Niguel?

To comfortably afford rent in Laguna Niguel, you'd need to earn approximately $212,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Laguna Niguel?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Laguna Niguel average around $2,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,350/month. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable 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).

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