Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Joaquin Hills Neighborhood of Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Arroyo Vista
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Vista

26196 Crown Valley PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692

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Idyllwillow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idyllwillow

28032-28032 Marguerite PkyMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Alicia Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
Corporate Housing
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Alicia Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653

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San Joaquin Hills, Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Joaquin Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Joaquin Hills area of Laguna Niguel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aloma Apartments priced from $2,300. Alicia Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable San Joaquin Hills apartments for rent in Laguna Niguel, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$2,375
City Lights at Town CenterPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,391

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Joaquin Hills, CA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Joaquin Hills area is the $3.05 price per square foot The Milan Model at ARTÀ Apartments in the in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood starting from $4,217. The second greatest value San Joaquin Hills apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio Model at The Vista at Laguna starting at $3,466 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Joaquin Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ARTÀ ApartmentsThe Milan2BR,2.5BA$3.05
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.50
Ravello1G1BR,1BA$3.15
Villa SolanaLa Playa1BR,1BA$3.32
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.50
Aliso Creek ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$3.14
Vista Real Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.47
Bellogente Garden ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.31
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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Joaquin Hills, Laguna Niguel, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Joaquin Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Joaquin Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Joaquin Hills is under $2,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Joaquin Hills?

The cheapest apartment in San Joaquin Hills is Aloma Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in San Joaquin Hills costs $4,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Joaquin Hills?

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 5 regular apartments in San Joaquin Hills 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 San Joaquin Hills?

Cheap apartments in San Joaquin Hills have an average cost of $149 which is $4,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Joaquin Hills.

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