Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,154/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,154 per month as of August 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,229 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 32% 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 $3,020, whereas a house costs $5,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,215.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | 7% |  28% | |
2 bedroom | $3,211 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 5% | 28% | |
4 bedroom | $6,885 | 27% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Center | $3,200 | |
Irvine Industrial Complex East | $2,950 | |
Irvine Research Center | $5,200 | |
North Laguna Hills | $4,450 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $2,927 | |
Serrano Highlands | $3,187 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,020 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,297 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,175 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,211
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,885
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
9%
Irvine Center
Average rent
$3,200
Irvine Industrial Complex East
Average rent
$2,950
Irvine Research Center
Average rent
$5,200
North Laguna Hills
Average rent
$4,450
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$2,927
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$3,187
Apartments
Average rent
$3,020
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,297
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
4%
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
64%higher than the national median
66%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA is 1% 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
5 beds
3 baths
$5,995
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #7859A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,990–$3,710
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
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1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #7859A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,990–$3,710
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3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2 baths
$5,999
$5,799
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #7859A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,990–$3,710
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2 baths
$5,999
$5,799
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,160–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2 baths
$5,999
$5,799
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,454
$2,254
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$3,269
$3,165
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $3,154 per month as of August 22, 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 decreased by 32% 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 $1,229 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 $126,000/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).