Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeside

$2,120/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeside is $2,120 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeside

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeside rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeside run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

4%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,795

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,172

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,395

4%

27%

4 bedroom

$4,200

5%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

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$2,120
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,357
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeside, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

Discover rentals in Lakeside, CA

12370 Parkside St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

$1,925

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

Laurel St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

Laurel St.

12645 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Summit Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Summit Creek Apartments

12802 Mapleview St, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995–$2,045

Apartment for rent

Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Laurel Street

12618 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040

3 beds

1 bath

$2,390

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,120 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeside?

Average rent prices in Lakeside have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Lakeside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeside is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 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 $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lakeside?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lakeside, CA is $1,704, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,192 per month.

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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