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Laguna Woods

Pop. 17,289·169th most expensive in California·Laguna Woods rents are up 6.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,894/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$929
Falling (Monthly)
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Laguna Woods · $2,894
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
51/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$2,894/mo
Expected by trend
$2,907/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,160
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$4,320
Research median
$2,670/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
$34,728/yr
At $2,894/mo median
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Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Laguna Woods, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,289
Median income
$59,269
Median age
74.9
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
13.2%
83.1%
35–542.8%
55–6413.2%
65+83.1%
Gender
40.7%
59.3%
Male40.7%
Female59.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.5%
22.9%
White68.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian22.9%
Other2%
Education (25+)
16.3%
28.5%
50.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma16.3%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Laguna Woods, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,570 → $2,894
up 12.6%
Income
$53,076 → $59,269
up 11.7%
Population
17,546 → 17,289
down 1.5%
Renter share
31.5% → 28.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51.5% → 50.9%
-0.6 pts

Since 2023, the typical rent in Laguna Woods, CA has increased from $2,570 to $2,894, a 12.6% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $53,076 to $59,269 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 17,546 residents to roughly 17,289. Renters now make up 28.4% of households, compared with 31.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Laguna Woods, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Laguna Woods rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Laguna Woods, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Laguna Woods is $2,894/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,610/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($59,269/yr), Laguna Woods ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Laguna Woods an affordable city for renters?

Laguna Woods is considered expensive for renters. At $2,894/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($59,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Laguna Woods significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,894/mo in Laguna Woods. The local median household income is $59,269/yr, meaning the typical Laguna Woods household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Laguna Woods?

Rent in Laguna Woods has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Laguna Woods is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #169 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,894/mo.

What percentage of Laguna Woods residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of Laguna Woods households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. Laguna Woods leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Laguna Woods rent compare to the national average?

Laguna Woods's median rent of $2,894/mo is $929 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #169 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,894/mo, rent takes ~59% of Laguna Woods's median household income ($59,269/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Laguna Woods 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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