Average Rent in Lake Forest, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Lake Forest, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Forest, CA is $3,700. This is +87% higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,700

12%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

92

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lake Forest, CA is $3,700. This is +87% higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%

30%

38%

16%

12%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

70%

30%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

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 comparables in
Lake Forest, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Forest, CA is $2,938. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Forest, CA costs about $2,460 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Lake Forest, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,850.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$2,440	No Change	22%
2 bedroom	$3,072	No Change	20%
3 bedroom	$4,185	4%	No Change
4 bedroom	$6,000	3%	1%
Studio	$2,422	38%	24%

		Comparables
Baker Ranch	$4,185
El Toro	$2,987
Foothill Ranch	$3,500
Lake Forest	$3,850
Pacific Commercentre	$6,700
Portola Hills	$3,550
Rancho De Los Alisos	$3,750
Rancho Serrano	$3,850
Serrano Highlands	$3,695

Studio

Average rent

$2,422

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,440

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,072

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,185

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lake Forest, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lake Forest, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aliso Viejo, CA.

Lake Forest

Median rent price$3,700

87%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,000

103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Aliso Viejo, CA.

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607 Shadowbrook, Lake Forest, CA 92610, USA

25568 Azalea, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

24251 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

24851 Oak Creek Ln, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

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28542 Cedar Ridge Road, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679, USA

24282 Sunnybrook Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

26942 Fort Apache Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

22536 Hickory Pl, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

26361 W Grove Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

260 Holliston, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

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Discover rentals in Lake Forest, CA

24251 Muirlands Blvd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Forest

$900 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In Lake Forest With Great Amenities

24251 Muirlands Blvd #NA, Lake Forest, CA 92630

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Available Aug 1

23422 Dune Mear Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Forest

$1,200 - 3 Furnished Rooms w/ Private Entrances – Utilities Included

23422 Dune Mear Rd #NA, Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Aug 23

1000 Indigo Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baker Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest

1000 Indigo Pl, Lake Forest, CA 92630

2 beds

1 bath

$2,159

Apartment for rent

21951 Rimhurst Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest

21951 Rimhurst Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Condo for rent

23280 Orange Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest

3 Bed Lake Forest Condo for Rent

23280 Orange Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 beds

2 baths

$3,590

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

Orange Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest

3 Bed, 2 Bath Condo in Lake Forest

Orange Ave #1, Lake Forest, CA 92630

3 beds

2 baths

$3,590

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

21132 Jasmines Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Serrano Highlands house for rent in Lake Forest

3 beds

2 baths

$3,695

$3,595

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21704 Lake Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest

3 beds

1 bath

$3,850

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