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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lake Forest rent stands today
Lake Forest, CA rent rose 1.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,865/month. Renters today are paying $121 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased 2.6%.
Vs. national rents
Lake Forest rents run roughly 2× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest California metros for renters. The market has 63 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Lake Forest sit around $2,900/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,513/month, 2-bedrooms at $3,178/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,425/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,600/month. Houses rent for a median of $4,800/month, while apartments are at $3,080/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Lake Forest, CA, Pacific Commercentre rents fell 52.9% year over year to $3,300/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 1.7% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,865/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,865 per month as of June 2026. This is 98% above the national average rent, or $1,915 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,080, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,347.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,900 |  23% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,513 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,177 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,425 | 3% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baker Ranch | $4,320 | |
El Toro | $2,600 | |
Foothill Ranch | $3,287 | |
Lake Forest | $4,025 | |
Pacific Commercentre | $3,300 | |
Portola Hills | $3,005 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $2,961 | |
Rancho Serrano | $3,300 | |
Serrano Highlands | $3,437 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,080 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,992 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,513
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,177
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$2,961
Lake Forest
Average rent
$4,025
Baker Ranch
Average rent
$4,320
Foothill Ranch
Average rent
$3,287
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$3,437
Portola Hills
Average rent
$3,005
El Toro
Average rent
$2,600
Pacific Commercentre
Average rent
$3,300
Rancho Serrano
Average rent
$3,300
Apartments
Average rent
$3,080
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,992
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
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
98%higher than the national median
131%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,495
8%$5,900
18%$2,680
9%$8,625
3%$4,700
10%$2,900
6%$2,850
2%$4,200
6%$2,781
1%$4,395
12%$2,633
5%$4,990
11%Discover rentals in Lake Forest, CA
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
3d ago
25334 Via Viejo, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
El Toro apartment for rent in Lake Forest
24921 Muirlands Blvd #26, Lake Forest, CA 92630
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,511–$2,972
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Commercentre house for rent in Lake Forest
181 Pin Ln, Lake Forest, CA 92630
5 beds
3.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Feb 5
5d+ ago
Foothill Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest
2 Cameron Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92610
4 beds
2.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
Available Apr 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
24282 Sunnybrook Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92630
4 beds
3 baths
$15,000
House for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos house for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Feb 2
1h ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,857–$3,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,511–$2,972
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,525–$3,970
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,857–$3,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
23251 Los Alisos Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$2,425
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,511–$2,972
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
25381 Mosswood Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,857–$3,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,511–$2,972
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$3,385
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1000 Lupine, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,910–$5,140
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 $3,865 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 98% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,915 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lake Forest?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Forest are El Toro ($2,600/mo), Rancho De Los Alisos ($2,961/mo), and Portola Hills ($3,005/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 $155,000/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?
Lake Forest's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,200 monthly. These figures remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, making them reliable benchmarks for budget planning.
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).