Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Beach, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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247 Broadway St, Unit #C
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247 Broadway St, Unit #C

247 Broadway StLaguna Beach, CA 92651
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245 Cypress Dr
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245 Cypress Dr

245 Cypress DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651
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789 Gaviota Dr
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789 Gaviota Dr

789 Gaviota DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651
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304 Myrtle St
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304 Myrtle St

304 Myrtle StLaguna Beach, CA 92651

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425 Cypress Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Cypress Dr

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

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Beach, CA area range in price from $1,895 to $8,400 with an overall median price of $4,184. The three Laguna Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Top of the World at $2,200, Temple Hills at $2,514, and Laguna Village North at $2,495. 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
Top of the World$3,380$2,200110
Temple Hills$3,511$2,51422
Laguna Village North$3,534$2,49528
Arch Beach Heights$3,539$2,49534
Diamond/Crestview$3,539$2,51425
Upper Diamond$3,539$2,51425
Bluebird Canyon$3,544$2,49531
Laguna Village$3,544$2,49531
Crystal Cove$4,187$2,49537
California Cove$4,707$1,895225

Cheapest Available Laguna Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at City Lights at Town Center in the Top of the World neighborhood priced from $2,435. Artisan Laguna Beach in the Laguna Village North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,514. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,435
Artisan Laguna Beach1x1a-P1BR,1BA$2,514
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$2,520
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,569
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Beach, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Beach area is the $2.70 price per square foot 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments in the in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Laguna Beach apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio Model at The Vista at Laguna starting at $3,249 with a $3.28 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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$2.70
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.28
Alize Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.64
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.17
MareaPlan A31BR,1BA$3.70
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.33
Wood Canyon VillasPlan B1BR,1BA$3.47
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.56
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.60
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$3.51

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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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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 $2,665.

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

The cheapest apartment in Laguna Beach is City Lights at Town Center which is listed at $2,435, while the average apartment in Laguna Beach costs $4,184.

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 21 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 $1,126 which is $3,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laguna Beach.

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