What is the average apartment size in Laguna Niguel?

The average size for a Laguna Niguel, CA apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Laguna Niguel?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Laguna Niguel is $3,114 per month, a 4.65% increase from last years average of $2,976.

What is the average apartment size in Laguna Niguel?

The typical apartment in Laguna Niguel offers about 900 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Laguna Niguel, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Laguna Niguel?

The typical rent budget in Laguna Niguel ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Laguna Niguel?

In Laguna Niguel, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Laguna Niguel is $3,114, a 4.65% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,976.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $2,857, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,242 offer 1,016 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,237 sq ft) for $4,074, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Laguna Niguel, CA

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,114	900 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,857	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,242	1,016 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,074	1,237 sq. ft.

Laguna Niguel, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Laguna Niguel, CA have increased by 4.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,976 to $3,114.

What's the typical rent budget in Laguna Niguel, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Laguna Niguel, CA (59%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Laguna Niguel, CA?

8,377 or 33% of the households in Laguna Niguel, CA are renter-occupied while 17,293 or 67% are owner-occupied.

How Laguna Niguel Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Laguna Niguel	$3,114
Los Angeles	$2,757
East Bay	$2,757
San Francisco	$4,027
San Diego	$3,046
Sacramento	$1,906
Fresno	$1,632
Long Beach	$2,718
San Jose	$3,315
Oakland	$2,739
Alameda	$3,078
Anaheim	$2,501
Santa Ana, CA	$2,832
Oceanside, CA	$2,683
Fullerton, CA	$2,578
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,887
Orange, CA	$2,825
Irvine, CA	$3,287
Murrieta, CA	$2,427
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,875
Newport Beach, CA	$3,847

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Laguna Niguel apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.