Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Laguna Niguel, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Laguna Niguel rent stands today

    Laguna Niguel, CA rent rose 15.3% year over year, with a current median of $4,900/month. Renters are paying $256 more per month than last year, with a 1.1% increase month over month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Laguna Niguel rents are 151.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a total rental inventory of 73 units, reflecting a small, high-cost market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Laguna Niguel rent for $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,700/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,322/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $7,200/month. Houses have a median rent of $5,950/month compared to $3,075/month for apartments, covering a broad price spectrum.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rolling Hills and Kite Hill neighborhoods saw rents fall by 62.2% and 60.0% year over year to $3,098/month and $3,800/month respectively, contrasting with the citywide 15.3% rent increase. Crown Valley Highlands rents climbed 36.7% to $9,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Laguna Niguel

$4,900/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laguna Niguel is $4,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 151% above the national average rent, or $2,950 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laguna Niguel

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laguna Niguel rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,075, whereas a house costs $5,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Laguna Niguel run $2,527 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,019.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$2,700

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,322

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$4,900

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,200

1%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,322

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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$4,900
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by115%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Discover rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA

24378 El Pilar - Photo 1 of 1

15m ago

Country Village condo for rent in Laguna Niguel

Condominium - Laguna Niguel, CA

24378 El Pilar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Condo for rent

23732 Hillhurst Dr #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Laguna Niguel

23732 Hillhurst Dr #23, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Condo for rent

23821 Hillhurst Dr #48 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Laguna Niguel

Condominium - Laguna Niguel, CA

23821 Hillhurst Dr #48, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Condo for rent

Windridge - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

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Windridge

24922 Hidden Hills Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,969–$4,163

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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 $4,900 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laguna Niguel?

Average rent prices in Laguna Niguel have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Laguna Niguel rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laguna Niguel is 151% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,950 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Laguna Niguel?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Laguna Niguel are Rolling Hills ($3,097/mo), Rancho Niguel ($3,650/mo), and Country Village ($3,800/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 $196,000/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?

Laguna Niguel's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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