Studio Apartment Rent in Laguna Niguel, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Laguna Niguel, California as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $3,372 and +111% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Laguna Niguel
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 Niguel
Compare Laguna Niguel'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 Niguel.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Laguna Niguel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo, CA | 3.8 mi | $2,770 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 4.3 mi | $2,610 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Dana Point, CA | 4.7 mi | $2,655 | $-65 (-2%) |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 5.5 mi | $3,140 | +$420 (+15%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 5.7 mi | $2,890 | +$170 (+6%) |
| Laguna Woods, CA | 6.2 mi | $2,160 | $-560 (-21%) |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,470 | $-250 (-9%) |
| San Clemente, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,790 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,715 | $-5 (0%) |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 8.8 mi | $2,630 | $-90 (-3%) |
| Lake Forest, CA | 9.9 mi | $2,675 | $-45 (-2%) |
| Irvine, CA | 12.4 mi | $3,000 | +$280 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Laguna Niguel — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Laguna Niguel?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Laguna Niguel, California is $2,720 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $3,372.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Laguna Niguel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $108,800 ($9,067/month gross), which works out to roughly $52.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Laguna Niguel expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Laguna Niguel's studio median of $2,720 is +111% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Laguna Niguel rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Laguna Niguel ranks #342 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Laguna Niguel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laguna Hills ($2,610), Dana Point ($2,655), Laguna Woods ($2,160).