Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (63 Rentals)

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IMT Laguna Niguel
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$2,570 - $3,985
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IMT Laguna Niguel

26033 Cape DrLaguna Niguel, CA 92677
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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$2,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24491 Mozer Dr

Laguna NiguelCA92677

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Adagio on the Green
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$2,637 - $4,427
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Adagio on the Green

26600 Oso PkyMission Viejo, CA 92691
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ARTÀ Apartments
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$2,750 - $4,701
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ARTÀ Apartments

23592 WindsongAliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Ravello
$2,872 - $5,712
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629

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Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Laguna Niguel, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Laguna Niguel, CA area range in price from $1,135 to $7,300 with an overall median price of $5,704. 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$3,395$2,300103
Niguel Summit West$3,398$2,30071
Niguel Ranch$3,418$1,135108
Niguel Ridge$4,325$2,300127
Colinas De Capistrano$4,377$2,145156
Country Village$4,377$2,300217
Expressions$4,377$2,300133
Kite Hill$4,377$2,300184
Laguna Niguel North$4,377$2,300173
Niguel Gardens$4,377$2,300217

Cheapest Available Laguna Niguel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laguna Niguel, CA is a Studio unit found at Mosaic Apartment Homes in the Highland Park neighborhood priced from $2,145. Aloma Apartments in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laguna Niguel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mosaic Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,145
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Apex Laguna Niguel ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,315
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,375
Alicia VillagePlan B1BR,1BA$2,425
Heritage Park Senior Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,465
Wood Canyon VillasPlan A1BR,1BA$2,465
Aventine at Aliso ViejoTivoli1BR,1BA$2,520
Laguna GardensPlan B1BR,1BA$2,532
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laguna Niguel area is the $3.11 price per square foot The Milan Model at ARTÀ Apartments in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,289. The second greatest value Laguna Niguel apartment is the Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe starting at $3,843 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel East 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$3.11
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.07
31494 West St, Unit Lower floor31494 West St2BR,1BA$3.17
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Upgraded2BR,2BA$3.12
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.13
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.25
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.30
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.27
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,540.

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 $5,704.

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 227 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 $325 which is $5,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Laguna Niguel.

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