Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,114/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,114 per month as of September 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,214 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $3,070, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 |  20% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,610 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,112 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baker Ranch | $3,482 | |
El Toro | $2,780 | |
Foothill Ranch | $3,617 | |
Lake Forest | $3,090 | |
Pacific Commercentre | $3,617 | |
Portola Hills | $3,000 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $2,869 | |
Rancho Serrano | $2,999 | |
Serrano Highlands | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,070 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,925 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,610
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,112
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Baker Ranch
Average rent
$3,482
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$2,869
Lake Forest
Average rent
$3,090
Foothill Ranch
Average rent
$3,617
Pacific Commercentre
Average rent
$3,617
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$2,900
Portola Hills
Average rent
$3,000
El Toro
Average rent
$2,780
Rancho Serrano
Average rent
$2,999
Apartments
Average rent
$3,070
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
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
64%higher than the national median
139%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$4,550
13%$5,500
3%$2,785
10%$4,900
36%$4,500
8%$2,900
5%$2,700
8%$3,448
15%$2,805
8%$3,848
4%$2,695
3%$4,650
7%Discover rentals in Lake Forest, CA
5d+ ago
El Toro house for rent in Lake Forest
24921 Muirlands Blvd #26, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
Available Sep 7
4d ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Portola Hills apartment for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
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
House for rent
Available Sep 20
21h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,570–$5,620
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,650–$4,785
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #4356A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,060–$3,690
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,769–$3,597
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,665–$3,256
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,307–$2,986
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
23251 Los Alisos Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,425–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,769–$3,597
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,307–$2,986
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,650–$4,785
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,307–$2,986
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
2 beds
2 baths
$3,074–$3,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$3,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,650–$4,785
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 $3,114 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,214 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Forest?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Forest are El Toro ($2,780/mo), Rancho De Los Alisos ($2,869/mo), and Serrano Highlands ($2,900/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 $125,000/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).