3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ladera Ranch, CA
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Ladera Ranch, California as of July 2026. That's +39% higher than the citywide median of $3,769 and +146% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Ladera Ranch
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 3-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ladera Ranch
Compare Ladera Ranch's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,492 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,600 |
| 3 | Barstow | $1,639 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $1,650 |
| 5 | Westmont | $1,663 |
| 6 | California City | $1,720 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $1,750 |
| 8 | Red Bluff | $1,780 |
| 9 | El Centro | $1,820 |
| 10 | Florence-Graham | $1,835 |
| 11 | Oroville | $1,840 |
| 12 | Paradise | $1,860 |
| 13 | Florin | $1,875 |
| 14 | Isla Vista | $1,904 |
| 15 | Eureka | $1,910 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in California
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $6,055 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $5,870 |
| 3 | Aptos | $5,870 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $5,850 |
| 5 | Coronado | $5,720 |
| 6 | Foster City | $5,690 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $5,380 |
| 8 | Capitola | $5,340 |
| 9 | Solana Beach | $5,330 |
| 10 | Tiburon | $5,250 |
| 11 | Ladera Ranch (this page) | $5,250 |
| 12 | Newport Beach | $5,178 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $5,173 |
| 14 | Coto de Caza | $5,130 |
| 15 | Millbrae | $5,080 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Ladera Ranch.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Ladera Ranch |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 3.3 mi | $4,130 | $-1,120 (-21%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 3.8 mi | $3,501 | $-1,749 (-33%) |
| Coto de Caza, CA | 4.3 mi | $5,130 | $-120 (-2%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 5.1 mi | $4,400 | $-850 (-16%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 5.5 mi | $4,550 | $-700 (-13%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 5.9 mi | $4,360 | $-890 (-17%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 7.1 mi | $4,680 | $-570 (-11%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 7.1 mi | $4,435 | $-815 (-16%) |
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 7.6 mi | $4,630 | $-620 (-12%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 8.7 mi | $3,610 | $-1,640 (-31%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.4 mi | $4,470 | $-780 (-15%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 10.4 mi | $4,830 | $-420 (-8%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Ladera Ranch — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Ladera Ranch?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Ladera Ranch, California is $5,250 per month. This is +39% higher than the citywide median of $3,769.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Ladera Ranch?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $210,000 ($17,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $100.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ladera Ranch expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ladera Ranch's 3-bedroom median of $5,250 is +146% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 100th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ladera Ranch rank for 3-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 3-bedroom data, Ladera Ranch ranks #376 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Ladera Ranch?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include San Juan Capistrano ($4,130), Rancho Mission Viejo ($3,501), Coto de Caza ($5,130).