Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeside

$2,195/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeside is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeside

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeside rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,061, whereas a house costs $2,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeside run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,099.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

16%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,814

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$2,170

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,844

16%

9%

4 bedroom

$5,400

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,814

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,844

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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 by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by24%

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 #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

Laurel Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Laurel Street

12618 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

Apartment for rent

Lakeshore Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Lakeshore Terrace

12345 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995–$2,045

Apartment for rent

12626 1/2 Willow Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lakeside

$2,400 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom In Lakeside With Great Amenities

12626 1/2 Willow Rd #NA, Lakeside, CA 92040

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeside?

Average rent prices in Lakeside have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lakeside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeside is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 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.

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

Based on our current listings data, Lakeside shows a median rent of around $2,100, though specific neighborhood breakdowns aren't available to identify the most budget-friendly areas within the city.

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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