Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in Laguna Niguel.

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Villa Paloma Senior Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Paloma Senior Apartments

27221 Paseo EspadaSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Senior Living
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

30333 Camino CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Senior Living
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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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33741 Olinda Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629
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Alicia Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Niguel, CA area range in price from $2,200 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,210. The three Laguna Niguel neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Laguna Heights at $2,220, Niguel Summit at $2,220, and Monarch Pointe at $2,404. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Laguna Niguel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Laguna Heights$3,187$2,22053
Niguel Summit$3,226$2,22047
Monarch Pointe$3,251$2,40437
Foothill$3,975$2,220251
Rancho Niguel$3,977$2,22064
Country Village$4,267$2,310199
Expressions$4,267$2,220213
Laguna Niguel North$4,267$2,220249
Niguel Gardens$4,267$2,310199
La Veta$4,340$2,220257

Cheapest Available Laguna Niguel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Niguel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alicia Village in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $2,130. Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Niguel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,130
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,155
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA and Nearby

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laguna Niguel 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 Niguel 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 Niguel 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
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.93
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$3.16
St. MoritzGeneva1BR,1BA$3.07
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.18
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.03
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.23
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$3.23

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Getting Around Laguna Niguel, CA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laguna Niguel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Laguna Niguel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Laguna Niguel is under $2,338.

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

The cheapest apartment in Laguna Niguel is Alicia Village which is listed at $2,130, while the average apartment in Laguna Niguel costs $4,210.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Laguna Niguel?

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 135 regular apartments in Laguna Niguel 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 Niguel?

Cheap apartments in Laguna Niguel have an average cost of $182 which is $4,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laguna Niguel.

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