Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Big Bear Lake, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Big Bear Lake

$1,800/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Big Bear Lake is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Big Bear Lake

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Big Bear Lake rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Big Bear Lake, CA

Average rent prices in Big Bear Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Big Bear Lake, CA

Rent prices in Big Bear Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Big Bear Lake is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Bear Lake run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

No Change

73%

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

22%

4 bedroom

$3,750

1%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

73%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Big Bear Lake, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Big Bear Lake, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Big Bear Lake and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Big Bear Lake

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Big Bear Lake, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Apple Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in Big Bear Lake, CA

Sheep Horn Rd- 43405 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Sheep Horn Rd- 43405

43405 Sheephorn Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 beds

2 baths

$1,475

Apartment for rent

42830 Cougar Rd #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Big Bear Lake

42830 Cougar Rd #UPPER, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

41935 Switzerland Dr #58 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Big Bear Lake

Charming 2 Bed, 3 Bath Condo Near Snow Summit

41935 Switzerland Dr #58, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 beds

3 baths

$1,675

Condo for rent

40157 Highland Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Big Bear Lake

SINGLE_FAMILY - Big Bear Lake, CA

40157 Highland Rd #B, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Big Bear Lake, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Big Bear Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Big Bear Lake?

The average rent in Big Bear Lake is $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Bear Lake?

Average rent prices in Big Bear Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Big Bear Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Big Bear Lake is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Big Bear Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Big Bear Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Big Bear Lake?

Big Bear Lake's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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