Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Laguna Neighborhood of Laguna Niguel, CA from $1,850 (26 Rentals)

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$3,200

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Base Rent$3,200
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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16 Aruba St, Unit Crystal Cay

16 Aruba St
Laguna NiguelCA92677

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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. Seaside at Laguna Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,636. 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
Seaside at Laguna HeightsSeaside Plan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,636
55+ FountainGlen Laguna NiguelMission1BR, 1BA$2,725
Artisan Laguna Beach1x1b-P1BR, 1BA$2,773
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$2,831
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR, 1BA$2,861
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR, 2BA$2,986
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$2,995
MareaA11BR, 1BA$3,035
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$3,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Laguna, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Laguna area is the $3.49 price per square foot A3TH Model at Prado West in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $5,135. The second greatest value South Laguna apartment is the Plan D2 Model at Harbor Pointe in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood starting at $3,755 with a $3.00 price per square foot. 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.
Prado WestA3TH1BR, 2BA$3.49
Harbor PointePlan D22BR, 2.5BA$3.00
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsTownhome 3 Luxury2BR, 2BA$3.81
The Vista at Laguna2 Bed 2 Bath Plan A2BR, 2BA$3.02
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR, 2BA$3.34
34101 El Encanto Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$4.11
Artisan Laguna Beach1x1c-L1BR, 1BA$4.02
Pointe Niguel ApartmentsPlan A1BR, 1BA$3.58
Aloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.07
Hidden Hills Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR, 1BA$4.22

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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 $3,333.

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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