Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Laguna Neighborhood of Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,800 (28 Rentals)

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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
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24241 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24241 Santa Clara Ave

24241 Santa Clara AveDana Point, CA 92629
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Laguna Pacifica
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laguna Pacifica

100 Cliff DrLaguna Beach, CA 92651

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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. Hidden Hills Condominium Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,581. 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
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,581
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$2,610
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,737
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,797
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR,2BA$2,854
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelMission1BR,1BA$2,875
Artisan Laguna Beach1x1b-M1BR,1BA$2,953
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,969
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Laguna, CA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Laguna area is the $2.78 price per square foot 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments in the in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Laguna apartment is the Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe starting at $3,898 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel East 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$2.78
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.12
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A + XL Patio2BR,2BA$3.14
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1.5BA$3.32
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.42
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.93
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.55
MareaA11BR,1BA$4.57
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR,1BA$4.35

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $3,356.

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 5 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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