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33741 Olinda Dr
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33741 Olinda Dr

33741 Olinda DrDana Point, CA 92629
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24241 Santa Clara Ave
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24241 Santa Clara Ave

24241 Santa Clara AveDana Point, CA 92629
property at 33852 Del Obispo St

$3,450

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33852 Del Obispo St, Unit 107

33852 Del Obispo St
Dana PointCA92629

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property at 34148 Selva Rd

$3,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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34148 Selva Rd, Unit 185

34148 Selva Rd
Dana PointCA92629

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Cheapest Available Monarch Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monarch Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Seabrook at Bear Brand in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood priced from $2,839. Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals in the Laguna Niguel North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,996. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monarch Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,839
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,996
MareaA11BR,1BA$3,135
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3,141
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A2BR,2BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monarch Beach, CA and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monarch Beach area is the $3.53 price per square foot A3TH Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $5,195. The second greatest value Monarch Beach apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A Model at Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments starting at $3,500 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Arch Beach Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monarch Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prado WestA3TH1BR,2BA$3.53
Elan Overlook Laguna Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 Baths - 22A2BR,2BA$2.78
Harbor PointePlan D22BR,2.5BA$3.10
The Villas at Monarch BeachTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.56
33751 El Encanto Ave, Unit A33751 El Encanto Ave2BR,2BA$4.39
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.97
MareaA11BR,1BA$4.54
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$5.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monarch Beach Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monarch Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monarch Beach Apartment is $2,839 at Seabrook at Bear Brand.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monarch Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monarch Beach is starting from $3,141 at The Villas at Monarch Beach.

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