Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monarch Beach, CA from $1,800 (9 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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24241 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

24241 Santa Clara Ave

24241 Santa Clara AveDana Point, CA 92629

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Harbor Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Pointe

32762 Pointe Sutton P...Dana Point, CA 92629

Monarch Beach, CA Local Guide

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 The Villas at Monarch Beach in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood priced from $2,424. Seabrook at Bear Brand in the Laguna Niguel East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monarch Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,424
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,607
Del Prado House. Beautifully Renovated HomesBeachside Residence - Newly Renovated 1 BR 1 B...1BR,1BA$2,800

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

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monarch Beach area is the $3.72 price per square foot B33 Model at Prado West in the in the Laguna Niguel South neighborhood starting from $4,803. The second greatest value Monarch Beach apartment is the Townhome 3 Luxury Model at Niguel Summit Condominium Rentals starting at $3,326 with a $3.35 price per square foot in the Laguna Niguel North 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 WestB332BR,2BA$3.72
Niguel Summit Condominium RentalsTownhome 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.35
Harbor PointePlan A1BR,1BA$3.68
Dana Cove Luxury LivingOne Bed1BR,1BA$4.76
The Villas at Monarch BeachOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.36
MareaPlan A11BR,1BA$4.19
Seabrook at Bear BrandPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.85
Del Prado House. Beautifully Renovated HomesBeachside Residence - Newly Renovated 1 BR 1 B...1BR,1BA$7.00

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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 $2,424 at The Villas at Monarch Beach.

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 $2,809 at The Villas at Monarch Beach.

What is the most affordable Monarch Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monarch Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seabrook at Bear Brand and starts from $4,628.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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