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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,900/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 100% above the national average rent, or $1,950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Forest rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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, 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 $2,960, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,690 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,157.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,900 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,540 | 5% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 5% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | 13% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Center | $5,400 | |
Irvine Industrial Complex East | $3,200 | |
Irvine Research Center | $4,580 | |
North Laguna Hills | $3,497 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $2,995 | |
Serrano Highlands | $3,413 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,960 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,540
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
No Change
Irvine Center
Average rent
$5,400
Irvine Industrial Complex East
Average rent
$3,200
Irvine Research Center
Average rent
$4,580
North Laguna Hills
Average rent
$3,497
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$2,995
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$3,413
Apartments
Average rent
$2,960
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Forest, 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, Lake Forest, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Lake Forest and Irvine Center by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lake Forest
100%higher than the national median
177%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA is 28% lower than the median rent in Irvine Center, Irvine, 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
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,495
$4,350
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
21708 Lake Vista Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,195
House for rent
Available May 5
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
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available May 14
21h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$4,020
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$3,870
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$4,020
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$3,870
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,495
$4,350
Price drop
House for rent
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
21h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$4,020
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$3,870
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,195
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
21708 Lake Vista Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available May 25
21h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,410–$4,020
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,495
$4,350
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$3,348
$3,157
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2.5 baths
$5,195
House for rent
Available May 5
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Frequently asked questions for Lake Forest, 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 $3,900 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Forest?
To comfortably afford rent in Lake Forest, you'd need to earn approximately $156,000/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).