Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Top of the World Neighborhood of Laguna Beach, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)

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245 Cypress Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

245 Cypress Dr

245 Cypress DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651
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789 Gaviota Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

789 Gaviota Dr

789 Gaviota DrLaguna 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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Top of the World, Laguna Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Top of the World Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Top of the World area of Laguna Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villa priced from $1,980. Aventine at Aliso Viejo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,520. Here are the most affordable Top of the World apartments for rent in Laguna Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The VillaThe Villa1BR,1BA$1,980
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$2,520
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,645
Wood Canyon VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,655
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,716

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Top of the World, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Top of the World area is the $4.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (A) Model at Ocean Edge @ Laguna Beach in the in the Laguna Village neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Top of the World apartment is the The Villa Model at The Villa starting at $1,980 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Civic Art District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Top of the World apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ocean Edge @ Laguna Beach2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (A)2BR,1BA$4.64
The VillaThe Villa1BR,1BA$2.30
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$3.51
Alicante Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.69
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.55
Wood Canyon VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$4.45
Artisan Laguna Beach1x1a-P1BR,1BA$4.91
ArtLoftsUpper-Level StudioStudio ,1BA$6.32
247 Broadway St, Unit #C247 Broadway StStudio ,1BA$5.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Top of the World Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Top of the World Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Top of the World Apartment is $1,980 at The Villa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Top of the World Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Top of the World is starting from $2,995 at Aventine at Aliso Viejo.

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