Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Laguna Neighborhood of Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,800 (14 Rentals)

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property at 33074 Ocean Rdg

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 9

33074 Ocean Rdg

Dana PointCA92629

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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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789 Gaviota Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

789 Gaviota Dr

789 Gaviota DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651
property at 327 3rd St

$2,475

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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327 3rd St, Unit 7, Unit 7

327 3rd St
Laguna BeachCA92651

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South Laguna, Laguna Niguel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Laguna Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Laguna area of Laguna Niguel, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aloma Apartments priced from $2,300. The Villas at Monarch Beach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,548. Here are the most affordable South Laguna apartments for rent in Laguna Niguel, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,300
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,548
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,610
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,690
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Laguna, CA

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Laguna area is the $2.66 price per square foot 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments in the in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value South Laguna apartment is the Residence 3 Luxury Model at Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals starting at $3,142 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Laguna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments22A2BR,2BA$2.66
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.99
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.45
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.63
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.72
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.76
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
MareaPlan A11BR,1BA$4.31
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Laguna Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South Laguna is Aloma Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in South Laguna costs $4,838.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Laguna?

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

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