Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeside

$2,195/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeside is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeside

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeside rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lakeside, CA

Average rent prices in Lakeside have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Lakeside, CA

Rent prices in Lakeside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakeside is $2,010, whereas a house costs $3,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeside run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,640

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,875

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,095

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,695

12%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,400

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,640

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lakeside and Alpine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakeside

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,398
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeside, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

Discover rentals in Lakeside, CA

12349 Lakeshore Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

12740 Laurel St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Lakeside

12740 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,730

12905 Mapleview St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

3 beds

2 baths

$3,112

$2,572

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Lakeside, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakeside rental market.

How much is rent in Lakeside?

The average rent in Lakeside is $2,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeside?

Average rent prices in Lakeside have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Lakeside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeside is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakeside?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakeside, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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