Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Elsinore, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Elsinore

$2,695/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Elsinore is $2,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Elsinore

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Elsinore rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lake Elsinore, CA

Average rent prices in Lake Elsinore have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Lake Elsinore, CA

Rent prices in Lake Elsinore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Elsinore is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Elsinore run $1,949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

9%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,345

20%

21%

2 bedroom

$2,250

4%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,300

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lake Elsinore and Beaumont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Elsinore

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Elsinore, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Beaumont, CA.

Discover rentals in Lake Elsinore, CA

34129 Hillside Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Elsinore Hills District apartment for rent in Lake Elsinore

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
21062 Kimberly Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Elsinore Hills District apartment for rent in Lake Elsinore

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1410 Morro Way #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Edge District apartment for rent in Lake Elsinore

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
(*) Sumner 307 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

(*) Sumner 307

307 W Sumner Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

3 beds

1 bath

$2,029

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Elsinore, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Elsinore rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Elsinore?

The average rent in Lake Elsinore is $2,695 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Elsinore?

Average rent prices in Lake Elsinore have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Lake Elsinore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Elsinore is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Elsinore?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Elsinore are Lake Elsinore Historic District ($2,029/mo), Riverview District ($2,295/mo), and Country Club Heights District ($2,397/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Elsinore?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Elsinore, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Lake Elsinore, with rents running about 5% lower than March, which sees the highest prices and most competitive conditions.

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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