Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Foothill Ranch

$3,398/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Foothill Ranch is $3,398 per month as of November 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,498 more per month.

$2.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Foothill Ranch

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Foothill Ranch rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA

Average rent prices in Foothill Ranch have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA

Rent prices in Foothill Ranch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Foothill Ranch is $3,100, whereas a house costs $4,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Foothill Ranch run $2,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,135.

Listings

Studio

$3,395

-

8%

1 bedroom

$2,720

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,136

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,300

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,600

13%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$3,395

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,136

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,600

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

27%

Orange County Great Park

Average rent

$5,490

Baker Ranch

Average rent

$4,200

Portola Hills

Average rent

$3,950

Serrano Highlands

Average rent

$3,780

Painted Trails

Average rent

$4,100

Pinecrest

Average rent

$3,400

Apartments

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

Condos

Average rent

$3,045

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

22%

Houses

Average rent

$4,972

Last year

1%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,420

The table above reflects average rent prices in Foothill Ranch, 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 Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Foothill Ranch and Orange County Great Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Foothill Ranch

Median rent price$3,398
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,490
increased by189%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA is 38% lower than the median rent in Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA.

Discover rentals in Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA

19431 Rue De Valore #11A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch condo for rent in Lake Forest

3 beds

3 baths

$3,850

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.
219 Primrose Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest

4 beds

3 baths

$5,150

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.
5 Calabria Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest

4 beds

3 baths

$5,200

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.
Sonterra at Foothill Ranch - Photo 1 of 1
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20h ago

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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch

26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,698–$4,202

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.

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219 Primrose Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest

4 beds

3 baths

$5,150

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.
2 Cameron Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest

Sunset at Cameron

2 Cameron Cir, Lake Forest, CA 92610

4 beds

2.5 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.
Sonterra at Foothill Ranch - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

20h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Sonterra at Foothill Ranch

26322 Towne Centre Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92610

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,698–$4,202

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.

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48 Mission Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch townhouse for rent in Lake Forest

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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.
291 Chaumont Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch condo for rent in Lake Forest

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

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.
72 Anacapa Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch townhouse for rent in Lake Forest

2 beds

2.5 baths

$3,400

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.
19431 Rue De Valore #11A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foothill Ranch condo for rent in Lake Forest

3 beds

3 baths

$3,850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Foothill Ranch rental market.

How much is rent in Foothill Ranch?

The average rent in Foothill Ranch is $3,398 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Foothill Ranch?

Average rent prices in Foothill Ranch have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Foothill Ranch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Foothill Ranch is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,498 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Foothill Ranch?

To comfortably afford rent in Foothill Ranch, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).