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Just Listed$3,950 / mo
19 Stream Street
Listed by First Team Real Estate · Patricia Short · 949-500-4951
Laguna Niguel Rentals
Laguna Niguel is a hillside city where two rentals with the same bedroom count can feel completely different. Housing type, exact location and stairs often matter more than any citywide rent figure.
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192 Shorebreaker Drive
Listed by Harcourts Prime Properties · Bob Wolff · (contact information not available via IDX feed)
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27286 Ryan Drive
Listed by Gregory Shank, Broker · Greg Shank · 949-300-1358
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Just Listed$6,500 / mo
27735 Country Lane Road
Listed by Harvest Realty Development · Quinn Lin · 949-232-5506
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Just Listed$2,950 / mo
39 Martinique Street #273
Listed by Re/Max Property Connection · Grace Mangalus · 949-351-3766
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122 Stoney Pointe
Listed by RE/MAX Connections · Aj Mobasser · 949-633-5659
Current rental market
Current rental market
A current look at availability, housing types and bedroom choices.
Current rental snapshot
What the current MLS rentals in Laguna Niguel look like right now. These are today's figures only — not a trend, a forecast or a market score.
73
$4,995
$3.38
10 days
Housing choices
Here is what is available to rent in Laguna Niguel right now, by property type. Details such as pets, lease terms, outdoor space, accessibility and community access can vary by property, so confirm them in the individual listing.
- Single-family home37
- Condo33
- Townhouse3
Current bedroom distribution
How today’s rentals are spread across bedroom counts.
- 0–1 Bedrooms7
- 2 Bedrooms22
- 3 Bedrooms20
- 4+ Bedrooms24
We do not group asking rents into price ranges. A single set of ranges would not fit every South Orange County market, so each market is shown on its own terms.
Market brief
What makes this market different?
Start with the kind of home you need and how many bedrooms. Then compare parking, stairs, usable outdoor space, condition, where the home sits on the hill, and which community amenities actually come with the lease.
Current rentals include a healthy mix of condos and houses, spread across older established neighborhoods, 1980s planned communities and later hillside homes.
What renters get here
- A real choice between condos and detached houses right now
- Bedroom count changes your options quickly
- Ridge, interior, fairway and planned-community settings each feel different
- Professionally managed apartments are a separate option worth checking
What to watch for
- Community, recreation and gate access depend on the property - confirm what the lease includes
- Listings do not reliably show stairs, slope or how much outdoor space is usable
- Check the school assignment by exact address
- Apartment pricing and availability are separate from the MLS figures on this page
Market brief last verified September 18, 2026.
Market Structure
Condos and houses both shape what is available
No single home type dominates the current listings. Condos and detached houses each make up a large share, so decide which one you need before using a citywide median as a benchmark.
- Compare like with like before treating two listings as substitutes
- Townhomes are a much smaller group right now
- The mix shifts as homes come on and off the market
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Market Structure
Hills and elevation change how a rental feels
Laguna Niguel is built across ridges, slopes, canyons and interior valleys. Where a home sits can change stairs, yard use, privacy, outlook and access, even on the same street name.
- Being up high does not guarantee a view
- Uphill and downhill lots change how much yard you can actually use
- A hillside home and a flatter interior home can suit very different renters
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Market Structure
Older neighborhoods and newer planned communities sit side by side
Housing here ranges from early ranch and fairway-area homes to 1970s suburban streets, 1980s condos and move-up homes, and later gated communities. Rentals vary a lot in layout, density, condition and community rules.
- Same bedroom count does not mean the same floor plan or yard
- Older homes may offer flatter lots or single-level layouts
- Newer communities more often come with association rules
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Market Structure
Community rules range from almost none to gated and amenity-rich
Some neighborhoods have little or no association involvement; others have layered associations, shared amenities and gates. What a tenant can use, and at what cost, has to be confirmed for the specific home.
- A master association, sub-association or recreation club may apply
- A gate does not tell you what a tenant may use
- The current rules live in that community's documents, not in a citywide assumption
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Based on HOA Resources · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Housing
Housing choices in Laguna Niguel
Housing Choice
Bedroom count changes your options fast
What is available, and what it costs, shifts noticeably from one bedroom count to the next. The snapshot below recalculates from current listings instead of leaning on a single citywide number.
- Use the bedroom selector to see the homes that fit your household
- Small samples are labeled or held back
- These are today's figures, not a forecast
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
Housing Choice
Parking can separate two otherwise similar rentals
Garage and parking setups vary a lot between listings, so parking is worth comparing early. Assigned spaces, guest parking and community rules still need to be confirmed for the exact home.
- Some listings show no garage at all
- A garage space and a parking space are not the same thing
- Confirm assigned spaces, guest rules and street parking before relying on them
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on HOA Resources and current CRMLS rental listings
Geography
Areas and communities
We have not published separate rental pages for individual Laguna Niguel communities yet. As we confirm reliable rental boundaries and enough useful local information for an area, we will add deeper community guides here. For now, this page covers Laguna Niguel as a whole.
Apex Laguna Niguel
A 284-unit apartment community on the Cabot Road side of the city. The property advertises studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and lofts.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Blu Apartments
A 426-unit apartment community with studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Availability and application requirements are set by the property and change often.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
IMT Laguna Niguel
A 347-unit community on Cape Drive. The property advertises studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Skye at Laguna Niguel
A 142-unit community with one- and two-bedroom apartments, including income-restricted homes. Check current availability with the property.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Vilara Apartments
A 299-unit community on Getty Drive. The property advertises studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts.
Last checked September 18, 2026 · Check the property directly for current pricing and availability
Local context
Local context worth knowing
Verification
Community and recreation access depends on the property
Laguna Niguel has many homeowner associations and several recreation systems. An owner privilege, gate card or club right does not automatically come with a lease.
- Get what the lease includes in writing
- Check the current community procedure for that exact home
- Do not assume access from the community name
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Based on HOA Resources · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Verification
Ask how gates, vehicles and parking work here
Some neighborhoods are guard-gated and others use electronic gates. Resident registration, guest entry, vehicle storage and parking rules differ by community and can change.
- Ask how tenant vehicles are registered
- Confirm guest and overnight parking rules
- Check whether the garage must stay open for parking
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Based on HOA Resources · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Apartment Competition
Managed apartments are a separate option to compare
The City lists several large apartment communities here, while the figures on this page come only from MLS rental listings. Compare the two side by side, but do not treat them as one number.
- Apartments often matter most for studio, one- and two-bedroom searches
- Get pricing and specials from the property itself - they change often
- The counts and medians here do not include the full apartment market
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing Units and current CRMLS rental listings
Getting around
Practical geography
Practical Geography
Coast-facing ridges and inland streets face different directions
Laguna Niguel sits on the coastal slope of the San Joaquin Hills but is not a beach city. Western and southern ridges lean coastal, while northern and eastern neighborhoods connect more directly to I-5 and SR-73.
- Coastal versus inland is not a price ranking
- Exact elevation, exposure and street location matter more than a broad label
- Check the route you will actually drive from the property address
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Practical Geography
A few main roads shape day-to-day driving
Crown Valley Parkway, Niguel Road, Golden Lantern and Moulton Parkway, plus the I-5 and SR-73 side of town, carry most local traffic. Two homes close together can still have very different daily routes.
- Crown Valley Parkway is the main east-west route through the city
- Niguel Road and Golden Lantern/Moulton handle north-south trips
- We do not publish commute times - drive your own route at the time you travel
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026
Local rental intelligence
Local rental intelligence for Laguna Niguel
Choose the view that fits you. It is the same local information, organized differently — nothing is hidden behind a role.
We have not published local information for this view yet.
Before you decide
Questions to ask before you decide
These stay questions on purpose. Where our sources do not settle something, we tell you what to confirm instead of guessing.
Is this home competing with condos, townhomes or houses at the same size?
Start with the home type and bedroom count. There are plenty of condos and plenty of houses for rent here, and they are not interchangeable just because they share a city.
What to check
- Home type and bedroom count
- Current listings with the same type and size
- Condition and exact location
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on current CRMLS rental listings
How much of the outdoor space can I actually use, and do stairs affect daily life?
Listings cannot answer that reliably. On Laguna Niguel's hillsides this is something to check in person at the exact home.
What to check
- Path from parking to the front door
- How many stairs and where they are
- Usable patio, balcony or yard
- Uphill or downhill slope that affects use
Local information reviewed September 18, 2026 · Confirm current rules for the specific property
What parking comes with this rental?
Listings show garage and parking counts, but assigned spaces, guest parking and community rules still need to be confirmed for the property.
What to check
- Spaces named in the lease
- Garage access and storage terms
- Assigned parking
- Guest and overnight parking rules
Updated September 18, 2026 · Based on HOA Resources and current CRMLS rental listings · Confirm current rules for the specific property
Compare
Nearby markets worth comparing
Nearby markets renters often look at alongside this one. These are neighbors worth comparing, not a ranking, and no market is called better than another.
Dana Point
Worth comparing when coastal access matters, especially from southern Laguna Niguel. Compare current listings directly rather than assuming the two markets price the same.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
Aliso Viejo
A northern option with both condos and houses and easy access toward the 73. Current listings will show whether it really fits your search.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
Mission Viejo
An inland option if you want a detached house or more bedrooms. Laguna Niguel adds hillside settings and a more coast-facing feel.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
Laguna Hills
Just north and east, with more established housing and condo choices. Compare the actual listings rather than the city labels.
Comparison reviewed September 18, 2026
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Sources and verification
Source MLS: CRMLS · Information last updated Sep 21, 2026, 4:06 AM Pacific
Advertising broker: First Team Real Estate - Orange County (First Team Real Estate), CA DRE #01008773 · Displaying subscriber: Jacob Lawlor, CA DRE #01899247
This information is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Local intelligence sources
- Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing Units · City of Laguna Niguel · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review December 18, 2026
- HOA Resources · City of Laguna Niguel · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review December 18, 2026
- School Locator · Capistrano Unified School District · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review December 18, 2026
- Vilara Apartments · Vilara · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Current CRMLS rental listings · South OC Rentals (CRMLS via SimplyRETS) · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- IMT Laguna Niguel · IMT Residential · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Skye at Laguna Niguel · Skye at Laguna Niguel · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Apex Laguna Niguel Apartments · Apex Laguna Niguel · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Blu Apartments · Blu Laguna Niguel · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review October 18, 2026
- Local market research · South OC Rentals · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review September 18, 2027
- South OC Rentals methodology · South OC Rentals · Last verified September 18, 2026 · Next review September 18, 2027
Current rental figures come from the MLS listing data above. Local information is researched separately and carries its own review date.