
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Laguna Beach, CA from $750 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Emerald Terrace area of Laguna Beach.


326-336 N Coast Hwy

240 Jasmine St

291-293 Beverly St

125 Cypress Dr

1105 N Coast Hwy

Main Beach Estate

150-154 Cliff Dr

316 Holly St

136 Cliff Dr
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559 Cypress Dr

176 McKnight Dr

230 Beverly St

225 Cypress Dr

480 Broadway St

474 N Coast Hwy

396 Cypress Dr

Mariposa Cottages

496 Cypress Dr

278 Jasmine St
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411 Cypress Dr

231-233 Cypress Dr

244 Cliff Dr

376 Cliff Dr

770 Hillcrest Dr

274 Cliff Dr

470 N Coast Hwy

564 Cliff Dr

177 Lower Cliff Dr

267 Fairview St
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241 Lower Cliff Dr

269 Cypress Dr

361 Cypress Dr

1465 Hillcrest Dr

201 Cypress Dr

The Mar-Kay

9 Units- Laguna Beach

220 Cliff Dr

276 Chiquita St

437 Cypress Dr
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7 Seas Apartments

570 Cypress Dr

486 Cypress Dr

174 Cliff Dr

453-455 Cypress Dr

209 Cypress Dr

1027 N Coast Hwy

1570 N Coast Highway, Laguna Beach

425 Cypress Dr

170 McKnight Dr
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Emerald Terrace, Laguna Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Emerald Terrace Neighborhood of Laguna Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available Emerald Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Terrace area of Laguna Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Haven Place priced from $750. Mariposa Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,950. Here are the most affordable Emerald Terrace apartments for rent in Laguna Beach, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Place | La Jolla | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Mariposa Cottages | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,950 |
| 770 Hillcrest Dr | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4,095 |
| 432 N Coast Hwy. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Terrace, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Terrace area is the $1.39 price per square foot Venice Model at Haven Place in the in the Civic Art District neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Emerald Terrace apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 432 N Coast Hwy. starting at $4,500 with a $5.29 price per square foot in the Civic Art District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Place | Venice | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 432 N Coast Hwy. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.29 |
| Mariposa Cottages | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $7.90 |
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Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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