Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lake Forest, CA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,750/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend despite being 22.8% below the peak from two years ago.
Vs. national rents
Lake Forest rent is 97.4% more expensive than the national median of $1,900/month. This positions the city among pricier Southern California markets with a total of 58 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lake Forest sit around $2,355/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,655/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,162/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,850/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Pacific Commercentre experienced a YoY rent decline of 50.8%, contrasting with the citywide rise of 2.9%. This sharp local drop shows significant variation within Lake Forest's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Forest, CA
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Forest, CA
Rent prices in Lake Forest vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Forest is $3,175, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,235.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,355 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,655 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,162 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,850 | 13% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baker Ranch | $4,052 | |
El Toro | $3,187 | |
Foothill Ranch | $3,316 | |
Lake Forest | $4,100 | |
Pacific Commercentre | $3,175 | |
Portola Hills | $3,243 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $3,205 | |
Rancho Serrano | $3,220 | |
Serrano Highlands | $3,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,175 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $3,422 | 3% | 7% | |
Houses | $5,250 | 3% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,355
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,655
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,162
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,850
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
Baker Ranch
Average rent
$4,052
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$3,205
Lake Forest
Average rent
$4,100
Foothill Ranch
Average rent
$3,316
Pacific Commercentre
Average rent
$3,175
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$3,800
Portola Hills
Average rent
$3,243
Rancho Serrano
Average rent
$3,220
El Toro
Average rent
$3,187
Apartments
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,422
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Forest, 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 Forest, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lake Forest and Aliso Viejo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake Forest
97%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,200
8%$5,125
7%$2,817
5%$6,250
11%$4,650
6%$3,000
3%$2,695
1%$3,885
3%$2,897
4%$4,099
5%$2,772
4%$4,650
9%Discover rentals in Lake Forest, CA
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
25334 Via Viejo, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
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.Condo for rent
3d ago
21011 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,205–$3,495
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 28
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$7,500
Price dropped $300Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos house for rent in Lake Forest
228 Siena, Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,600
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.House for rent
Available Sep 20
1d ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,770–$5,520
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,910–$3,410
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$3,609–$3,639
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$4,170
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$3,110
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,910–$3,410
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$3,609–$3,639
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
23251 Los Alisos Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,685–$4,170
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,442–$3,110
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,910–$3,410
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,380–$3,245
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Price dropped $100Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,483
Price dropped $25Fees 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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Forest, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Forest rental market.
How much is rent in Lake Forest?
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,750 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Forest?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Forest are Pacific Commercentre ($3,175/mo), El Toro ($3,187/mo), and Rancho De Los Alisos ($3,205/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Forest?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Forest?
May offers the best rental deals in Lake Forest, with rents running about 14% lower than the peak season in October. April tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand.
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).