Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lake Forest
$3,740/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Lake Forest is $3,740 per month as of October 2026. This is 97% above the national average rent, or $1,840 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lake Forest
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lake Forest rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,004, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Forest run $2,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,110.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,597 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,110 | 4% |  11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $6,899 | 4% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Irvine Center | $4,600 | |
Irvine Industrial Complex East | $4,300 | |
Irvine Research Center | $4,995 | |
North Laguna Hills | $4,200 | |
Rancho De Los Alisos | $2,975 | |
Serrano Highlands | $3,013 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,004 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,600 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,597
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,110
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,899
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
24%
Irvine Center
Average rent
$4,600
Irvine Industrial Complex East
Average rent
$4,300
Irvine Research Center
Average rent
$4,995
North Laguna Hills
Average rent
$4,200
Rancho De Los Alisos
Average rent
$2,975
Serrano Highlands
Average rent
$3,013
Apartments
Average rent
$3,004
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
8%
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
97%higher than the national median
142%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Irvine Center, Irvine, CA.
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Discover rentals in Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
23296 Buckland Ln #D2, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Price dropped $100Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$3,013
Price dropped $586Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 6
4h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #4356A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,080–$3,810
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,335
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,558
Price dropped $248Fees 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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,335
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #4356A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,080–$3,810
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
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.House for rent
Available Oct 6
17h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,335
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #4356A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,080–$3,810
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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.House for rent
17h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$3,335
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Dr #4356A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$3,080
Price droppedFees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$3,013
Price dropped $586Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
23296 Buckland Ln #D2, Lake Forest, CA 92630
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Price dropped $100Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $3,740 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lake Forest?
Average rent prices in Lake Forest have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Lake Forest rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lake Forest is 97% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,840 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 $150,000/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).