Studio Apartment Rent in Laguna Hills, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laguna Hills, California as of August 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $3,018 and +102% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Laguna Hills
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 Hills
Compare Laguna Hills'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? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Laguna Hills.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laguna Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 2.5 mi | $2,770 | +$160 (+6%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 2.8 mi | $2,160 | $-450 (-17%) |
| Laguna Niguel, CA | 4.3 mi | $2,720 | +$110 (+4%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 5.4 mi | $2,890 | +$280 (+11%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 5.6 mi | $2,675 | +$65 (+2%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 5.9 mi | $3,140 | +$530 (+20%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,630 | +$20 (+1%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 8.7 mi | $2,470 | $-140 (-5%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,655 | +$45 (+2%) |
| Irvine, CA | 9 mi | $3,000 | +$390 (+15%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,715 | +$105 (+4%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 11.7 mi | $2,790 | +$180 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Laguna Hills — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laguna Hills?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laguna Hills, California is $2,610 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $3,018.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laguna Hills?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,400 ($8,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laguna Hills expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laguna Hills's studio median of $2,610 is +102% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laguna Hills rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Laguna Hills ranks #327 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laguna Hills?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laguna Woods ($2,160), San Juan Capistrano ($2,470).