Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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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
  • Utilities Included

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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

Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Niguel, CA area range in price from $2,200 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,225. The three Laguna Niguel neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Laguna Heights at $2,357, Niguel Summit at $2,357, and Monarch Pointe at $2,394. 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$3,201$2,35749
Niguel Summit$3,210$2,35745
Monarch Pointe$3,251$2,39438
Rancho Niguel$3,980$2,35755
Foothill$4,055$2,220224
La Veta$4,324$2,220237
Niguel Hills$4,324$2,200238
Niguel Woods$4,332$2,220204
Pacesetter$4,332$2,220204
Palmilla$4,332$2,220236

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 $2,090. Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Niguel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alicia VillagePlan A1BR,1BA$2,090
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,095
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,215
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,260
Hanover Laguna NiguelAStudio,1BA$2,338

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

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laguna Niguel area is the $2.84 price per square foot Plan D Model at Pointe Niguel Apartments in the in the Laguna Niguel North neighborhood starting from $3,412. The second greatest value Laguna Niguel apartment is the Plan E Model at Wood Canyon Villas starting at $3,060 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Top of the World 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.
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan D2BR,2.5BA$2.84
Wood Canyon VillasPlan E2BR,2BA$2.98
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2.98
Alicia VillagePlan C2BR,2BA$3.20
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$2.96
St. MoritzGeneva1BR,1BA$3.06
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.30
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.09
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.29
26972 El Retiro, Unit Attached unit26972 El RetiroStudio ,1BA$3.14

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Laguna Niguel?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Laguna Niguel is at Mosaic Apartment Homes listed at $2,215.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laguna Niguel Apartment is $2,090 at Alicia Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laguna Niguel is starting from $2,441 at The Villas at Monarch Beach.

What is the most affordable Laguna Niguel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Laguna Niguel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ARTÀ Apartments and starts from $3,925.

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