Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (64 Rentals)

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property at 30902 Club House Dr

$2,775

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$2,775
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30902 Club House Dr, Unit 2G, Unit 2G

30902 Club House Dr
Laguna NiguelCA92677

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property at 69 Brighton Pl

$3,200

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$3,200
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69 Brighton Pl

Laguna NiguelCA92677
property at 26341 Via Corrizo

$2,000

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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26341 Via Corrizo

San Juan CapistranoCA92675
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Adagio on the Green
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$2,652 - $4,099
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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Ravello
$2,774 - $5,632
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Ravello

23411 SummerfieldAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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ARTÀ Apartments
$3,018 - $4,486
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ARTÀ Apartments

23592 WindsongAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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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
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Groves Seniors 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Groves Seniors 62+

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

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Niguel, CA area range in price from $2,295 to $6,950 with an overall median price of $4,867. The three Laguna Niguel neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Niguel Summit West at $2,300, Crown Valley Highlands at $2,300, and Niguel Ranch at $2,300. 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
Niguel Summit West$3,229$2,30082
Crown Valley Highlands$3,248$2,300116
Niguel Ranch$3,266$2,300126
Niguel Ridge$4,345$2,300145
Country Village$4,684$2,300280
Niguel Gardens$4,684$2,300280
Rolling Hills$4,684$2,295311
Colinas De Capistrano$4,709$2,295183
Expressions$4,709$2,300153
Laguna Niguel North$4,709$2,300234

Cheapest Available Laguna Niguel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Niguel, CA is a Studio unit found at 24831 La Paz Ave. in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood priced from $1,895. 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 $2,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Niguel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
24831 La Paz Ave.0x1Studio,1BA$1,895
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,110
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,280
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$2,290
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,295
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,417
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2,425
VilaraThe SuiteStudio,1BA$2,450
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$2,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Niguel 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 $3,400. The second greatest value Laguna Niguel apartment is the Residence 3 Luxury Model at Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals starting at $3,180 with a $3.02 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$2.70
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.02
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.23
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.13
Villa SolanaLa Playa1BR,1BA$3.18
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.23
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.31
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.14
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$3.25

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Laguna Niguel, CA
Population: 66,266

Ranked #561

in US Census Population by City

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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 $2,520.

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

The cheapest apartment in Laguna Niguel is Heritage Park Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,110, while the average apartment in Laguna Niguel costs $4,867.

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 238 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 $288 which is $4,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laguna Niguel.

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