Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Forest, CA is $3,500. This is +84%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Forest, CA is $3,500. This is +84%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Forest, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 20% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Forest, CA is $2,915. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Forest, CA costs about $2,621 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,309. Houses for rent in Lake Forest, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,138 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $5,725 | 1% | 4% | |
Studio | $3,025 | 8% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Baker Ranch | $3,320 | |
El Toro | $3,000 | |
Foothill Ranch | $3,760 | |
Lake Forest | $3,767 | |
Pacific Commercentre | $5,100 | |
Portola Hills | $3,595 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $3,015 | |
Rancho Serrano | $5,750 | |
Serrano Highlands | $4,195 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,915 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,525 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,138
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Baker Ranch
Average rent
$3,320
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$3,015
Lake Forest
Average rent
$3,767
Portola Hills
Average rent
$3,595
Foothill Ranch
Average rent
$3,760
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$4,195
Pacific Commercentre
Average rent
$5,100
El Toro
Average rent
$3,000
Rancho Serrano
Average rent
$5,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,915
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
11%
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.
Median rent prices in Lake Forest, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.
Lake Forest
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
24251 Muirlands Blvd #NA, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,252–$2,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Portola Hills townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
28496 Sassetta Way, Lake Forest, CA 92679
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest
23280 Orange Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 beds
2 baths
$3,590
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$3,725
House for rent
5d+ ago
Portola Hills condo for rent in Lake Forest
19003 Canyon Circle Dr #19003, Lake Forest, CA 92679
3 beds
3 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 5
3d ago
Serrano Highlands townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Portola Hills townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
603 Shadowbrook, Lake Forest, CA 92610
4 beds
3 baths
$4,600
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Commercentre house for rent in Lake Forest
130 Evergreen Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
5 beds
5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Condo for rent
Available Feb 2
5h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,680–$5,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,670
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,491–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
24332 Lake Shore Lane #24332, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
20702 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,655
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,727–$3,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,491–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,252–$2,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,680–$5,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,670
Apartment for rent
1d ago
El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
25235 Arder Ct #NA, Lake Forest, CA 92630
3 beds
2 baths
$4,280
House for rent
Available Jan 23
2d ago
Verified
23251 Los Alisos Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,727–$3,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,491–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,252–$2,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,680–$5,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$3,670
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
20702 El Toro Rd #240, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$3,277–$3,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,491–$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,252–$2,952
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,680–$5,065
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$3,870
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
20702 El Toro Rd #240, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
20702 El Toro Rd #239, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,750
Price drop
Condo for rent
14h ago
Rancho de los Alisos townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent