Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (66 Rentals)

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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,520 - $4,175
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Hanover Laguna Niguel
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$2,604 - $6,169
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hanover Laguna Niguel

27942 Forbes RdLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Adagio on the Green
$2,697 - $3,441
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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ARTÀ Apartments
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$2,764 - $4,915
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ARTÀ Apartments

23592 WindsongAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Ravello
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$2,776 - $5,198
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Ravello

23411 SummerfieldAliso 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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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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33741 Olinda Dr
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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
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Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Niguel, CA area range in price from $1,135 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $5,153. The three Laguna Niguel neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Crown Valley Highlands at $2,300, Niguel Summit West at $2,300, and Niguel Ranch at $1,135. 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
Crown Valley Highlands$3,391$2,300119
Niguel Summit West$3,400$2,30092
Niguel Ranch$3,426$1,135114
Niguel Ridge$4,375$2,300119
Country Village$4,548$2,300186
Niguel Gardens$4,548$2,300186
Rancho Niguel$4,548$2,300221
Rolling Hills$4,548$2,300220
San Joaquin Hills$4,548$2,300198
Colinas De Capistrano$4,611$2,300141

Cheapest Available Laguna Niguel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Niguel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,300. Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Niguel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,350
The Palms at Laguna NiguelSeville1BR,1BA$2,369
Wood Canyon VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,370
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2,469
Laguna GardensPlan A1BR,1BA$2,473
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$2,533
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,543
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,592
Blu ApartmentsS405Studio,1BA$2,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Niguel area is the $2.91 price per square foot The Milan Model at ARTÀ Apartments in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,023. The second greatest value Laguna Niguel apartment is the 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments starting at $3,500 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Arch Beach Heights 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.
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Milan2BR,2.5BA$2.91
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments22A2BR,2BA$2.78
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.10
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.26
Alicia VillagePlan D2BR,1BA$3.08
Alicia PlazaPlan D2BR,1BA$3.18
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.14
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.11
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.36

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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 $2,602.

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

The cheapest apartment in Laguna Niguel is Aloma Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Laguna Niguel costs $5,153.

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 86 regular apartments in Laguna Niguel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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