Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Beach, CA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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245 Cypress DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Beach, CA area range in price from $1,895 to $9,049 with an overall median price of $3,920. The three Laguna Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arch Beach Heights at $2,295, Diamond/Crestview at $2,500, and Temple Hills at $3,685. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Laguna Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arch Beach Heights$3,435$2,29579
Diamond/Crestview$3,685$2,5003
Temple Hills$3,685$3,6851
Upper Diamond$3,685$2,5003
Civic Art District$3,842$2,2954
Laguna Village North$3,842$2,2953
Emerald Terrace$4,000$2,2953
Laguna Village$4,000$2,2954
Woods Cove$4,058$2,5002
California Cove$4,267$1,895299

Cheapest Available Laguna Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villas at Monarch Beach in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood priced from $2,329. Aventine at Aliso Viejo in the Top of the World neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,555. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,329
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$2,555
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,563

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Beach, CA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laguna Beach area is the $2.46 price per square foot 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments in the in the Bluebird Canyon neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Laguna Beach apartment is the Plan D Model at Pointe Niguel Apartments starting at $3,459 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laguna Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments22A2BR,2BA$2.46
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2.5BA$2.88
Wood Canyon VillasPlan F2BR,2.5BA$2.93
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$3.02
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$3.16
St. MoritzGeneva1BR,1BA$3.07
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.18
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.59
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.23
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$3.56

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Laguna Beach Overview

Those who have heard about Laguna Beach, CA likely know it from the name of the TV show that bears its name. Without a doubt, Laguna Beach, CA is known for its gorgeous weather, blue ocean, and scenic views, however, this is only one of the many reasons why so many people are looking to apartments in Laguna Beach, CA. Anyone who is thinking about moving into Laguna Beach apartments should get to know a little bit more about the city.

Why live in Laguna Beach, CA?

There are numerous reasons why so many people are choosing to live in Laguna Beach, CA. First, the weather of Southern California is hard to beat. There is a relatively stable temperature range throughout the year, ensuring that the temperature is never too hot or too cold. Furthermore, Laguna Beach, CA also has relatively little rainfall, meaning it isn’t too humid. Finally, the culture of Laguna Beach, CA is very laid back. This means that people can sit back, relax, and do things at their own pace.

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Getting Around Laguna Beach, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laguna Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Laguna Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laguna Beach is under $2,831.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Laguna Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Laguna Beach is The Villas at Monarch Beach which is listed at $2,329, while the average apartment in Laguna Beach costs $3,920.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laguna Beach?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Laguna Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Laguna Beach?

Cheap apartments in Laguna Beach have an average cost of $1,601 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laguna Beach.

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