How much does it cost to rent in Laguna Hills, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Laguna Hills, CA is $3,048. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Laguna Hills cheaper than other California cities?

Laguna Hills falls in the middle range for California, ranking #139 out of 387 cities at $3,048/mo.

When was Laguna Hills rent data last updated?

Laguna Hills rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Laguna Hills

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Pop. 30,740·139th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$3,048/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

+5.9%

vs US Median

+$1,083

Rising (Monthly)

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Laguna Hills · $3,048

More expensive than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

51/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Laguna Hills's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,048/mo

Expected by trend

$3,070/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Laguna Hills's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,610

1 BR

$2,720

2 BR

$3,220

3 BR

$4,360

4 BR+

$5,210

Research median

$3,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$36,576/yr

At $3,048/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Laguna Hills, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,740

Median income

$128,851

Median age

41.7

Renters

30%

Age distribution

21.1%

18.4%

27.2%

13.2%

20.1%

Under 1821.1%

18–3418.4%

35–5427.2%

55–6413.2%

65+20.1%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

55.3%

23%

16%

White55.3%

Black0.9%

Hispanic23%

Asian16%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

13.6%

26.5%

54.7%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma13.6%

Some college26.5%

Bachelor's+54.7%

Housing tenure

70%

30%

Owner70%

Renter30%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Laguna Hills, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,698 → $3,048

up 13.0%

Income

$109,750 → $128,851

up 17.4%

Population

31,409 → 30,740

down 2.1%

Renter share

29.3% → 30%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

50.8% → 54.7%

+3.9 pts

Median age

43 → 41.7

-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Laguna Hills, CA paid around $2,698 a month. That figure now sits near $3,048, up 13.0% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $128,851 today, compared with $109,750 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Laguna Hills, CA losing about 669 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.8% to 54.7% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Laguna Hills on your salary?

At $3,048/mo, how Laguna Hills rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 46.2% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 40.1% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 22.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 17.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 49.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 54.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 44.3% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Laguna Hills rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Laguna Hills. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Laguna Hills, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Laguna Hills is $3,048/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,610/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,220/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,360/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($128,851/yr), Laguna Hills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Laguna Hills an affordable city for renters?

Laguna Hills is considered affordable for renters. At $3,048/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($128,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Laguna Hills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Laguna Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,048/mo in Laguna Hills. The local median household income is $128,851/yr, meaning the typical Laguna Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Laguna Hills?

Rent in Laguna Hills has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Laguna Hills rent compare to other cities in California?

Laguna Hills is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #139 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,048/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Laguna Hills?

Laguna Woods is nearby and more affordable at $2,894/mo, which is $154 less than Laguna Hills.

What percentage of Laguna Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of Laguna Hills households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. Laguna Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Laguna Hills rent compare to the national average?

Laguna Hills's median rent of $3,048/mo is $1,083 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #139 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $3,048/mo, rent takes ~28% of Laguna Hills's median household income ($128,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Laguna Hills 28%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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