Average Rent in Laguna Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Laguna Beach, CA Rents

Laguna Beach rentals average $2,998 for a studio rental to $18,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $9,000, or roughly $6 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $298 (12.92%) year-over-year from $2,303 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (10.51%) year-over-year from $3,165 to $3,498. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,458 (30.76%) year-over-year from $4,742 to $6,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,434 (30.18%) year-over-year from $8,066 to $10,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (1.56%) year-over-year from $15,750 to $15,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$5.99	$2,600	$2,303 (12.92%)	$2,233 (16.42%)
1 BR	$5.82	$3,498	$3,165 (10.51%)	$3,072 (13.86%)
2 BR	$6.27	$6,200	$4,742 (30.76%)	$4,590 (35.08%)
3 BR	$5.97	$10,500	$8,066 (30.18%)	$7,425 (41.41%)
4+ BR	$6.82	$15,995	$15,750 (1.56%)	$20,417 (-21.66%)

Historical Rents in Laguna Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Laguna Beach

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Laguna Beach. The average rent in Laguna Beach is currently $5,200 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Laguna Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,995 per month.

Let's compare Laguna Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.48% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Laguna Beach, CA are about 44.70% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 57.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Laguna Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	N/A	$2,338	$3,050	$3,000
Lake Forest, CA	N/A	$2,524	$3,038	$4,920
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,995	$5,200
Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,787	$3,748	$5,200
Dana Point, CA	N/A	$3,300	$4,825	$6,500
Newport Beach, CA	$2,525	$3,900	$6,000	$10,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Laguna Beach

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Laguna Beach, CA is currently around $4,863 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Laguna Beach, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,626 per month. Whereas, at $6,100 average rent per month, Orange County Great Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Laguna Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,602	$2,842	$3,734	$3,626
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$6,100

Top Counties Near Laguna Beach

There are a total of 2 counties located by Laguna Beach, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $5,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. It's average rent per month is $5,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Laguna Beach, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Laguna Beach, CA is 19.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Laguna Beach, CA is 32.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Laguna Beach, CA is 45.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,400	$2,686	$3,800	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near Laguna Beach

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Laguna Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Laguna Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Laguna Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $9,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Laguna Beach, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Laguna Beach, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Laguna Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,998 and an average price per square feet of $5.99. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Laguna Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Laguna Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $5.82. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Laguna Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Laguna Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $7,000 and an average price per square feet of $6.27. There are a total of 78 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Laguna Beach.

How have rent prices in Laguna Beach, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Laguna Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Laguna Beach, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Laguna Beach, CA is around $7,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.