Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Hills, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Alicia Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Laguna Hills, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Hills, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Hills, CA area range in price from $1,895 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,185. The three Laguna Hills neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Laguna Hills at $1,895, Sunrise at $1,895, and Laguna Hills Mall at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Laguna Hills Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Laguna Hills$3,567$1,895174
Sunrise$3,980$1,89565
Laguna Hills Mall$4,166$1,895101
Aliso Place$4,284$1,895319
Castle Hill$4,284$1,895306
Capistrano Highlands$4,305$1,895207
Crestline$4,305$1,895288
Nellie Gail Ranch$4,305$2,210173
Acacia Knolls$4,327$1,895177
Aliso Meadows$4,327$2,210183

Cheapest Available Laguna Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Hills, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $1,895. Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,074. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsVilla - StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,074
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Hills, CA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laguna Hills area is the $2.98 price per square foot Plan E Model at Wood Canyon Villas in the in the Top of the World neighborhood starting from $3,060. The second greatest value Laguna Hills apartment is the 2 BDRM/1 BATH Model at Timbers Apartments, El Toro starting at $2,805 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Acacia Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laguna Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wood Canyon VillasPlan E2BR,2BA$2.98
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.74
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$2.96
St. MoritzGeneva1BR,1BA$3.06
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.14
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.10
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2.77
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.18
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14

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Getting Around Laguna Hills, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laguna Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Laguna Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Laguna Hills is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Hills Apartment is $2,074 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laguna Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laguna Hills is starting from $2,700 at eaves Mission Viejo.

What is the most affordable Laguna Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Laguna Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at City Lights at Town Center and starts from $4,055.

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