Studio Apartment Rent in Laguna Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laguna Beach, California as of August 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $4,980 and +124% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Laguna Beach
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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Laguna Beach
Compare Laguna Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Laguna Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laguna Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 3 mi | $2,770 | $-120 (-4%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 4.1 mi | $2,160 | $-730 (-25%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,610 | $-280 (-10%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,720 | $-170 (-6%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 8.1 mi | $3,102 | +$212 (+7%) |
| Irvine, CA | 8.1 mi | $3,000 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.4 mi | $2,675 | $-215 (-7%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,655 | $-235 (-8%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 10.4 mi | $3,140 | +$250 (+9%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 11.6 mi | $2,630 | $-260 (-9%) |
| Tustin, CA | 11.6 mi | $2,490 | $-400 (-14%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 12.3 mi | $2,470 | $-420 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Laguna Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laguna Beach?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laguna Beach, California is $2,890 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $4,980.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laguna Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $115,600 ($9,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laguna Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laguna Beach's studio median of $2,890 is +124% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 99th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laguna Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Laguna Beach ranks #360 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laguna Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Aliso Viejo ($2,770), Laguna Woods ($2,160), Laguna Hills ($2,610).