Laguna Beach combines a tight coastal supply with a uniquely artistic, walkable village feel. Long-term tenancies are common — NGC sees 4+ year average tenancies in Laguna SFRs. New apartment supply is effectively zero due to Coastal Commission constraints.
| Metric | Laguna Beach | OC Average |
|---|---|---|
| Avg 1-BR rent | $3,280 | $2,847 |
| Avg 2-BR rent | $4,390 | $3,591 |
| Avg 3-BR rent | $5,850 | $4,510 |
| Vacancy rate | 3% | 4.1% |
| Days to lease | 14 days | 18 days |
| YoY rent change | +3.7% | +2.8% |
| Renter household share | 42% | 41% |
Cap rates in Laguna Beach currently range from 3.8% (Class A) to 4.4% (Class C / value-add) per NGC observations of recent transactions. The renter base skews toward established professionals, artists, retirees, and second-home owners.
Use Laguna Beach's rent and vacancy as a reference point against the rest of Orange County. Laguna Beach sits in the Coastal submarket and competes for tenants with adjacent cities. Tenants priced out of Laguna Beach typically look one tier inland (or, conversely, save up to move closer to the coast).
For deeper comparison, see our complete OC city profile comparison, the OC Rental Investor Guide for cap rate analysis, or our renter demographics breakdown to understand who actually rents in OC.
As of April 2026, average rent in Laguna Beach is $3,280/mo for a 1-bedroom, $4,390/mo for a 2-bedroom, and $5,850/mo for a 3-bedroom. Year-over-year rent change is +3.7%.
The average rental property in Laguna Beach leases in 14 days. Vacancy rate is 3%, tighter than the OC county average of 4.1%.
Cap rates in Laguna Beach currently range from 3.8% to 4.4% depending on property class. Coastal Class A is at the low end; older value-add multifamily trades at the high end.
Approximately 42% of Laguna Beach households are renters per US Census ACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates. This is roughly the OC average renter share.
For investors, Laguna Beach offers coastal exposure with cap rates in the 3.8–4.4% range. Rent growth is positive (+3.7% YoY) and vacancy is tight. See our OC Investor Guide for full underwriting framework.
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