Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Lakeside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lakeside

$2,100/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakeside is $2,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakeside

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakeside rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,047, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakeside run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

5%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,166

11%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,495

34%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,166

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

No Change

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$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakeside, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Alpine, CA.

Discover rentals in Lakeside, CA

10026 River St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

3BR/2.0BA

10026 River St, Lakeside, CA 92040

3 beds

2 baths

$2,875

Price dropped $175Fees 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.
12905 Mapleview St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Lakeside

3 beds

2 baths

$2,894

Price dropped $188Fees 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.
Laurel St Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Laurel St Apartments

12550 Laurel St, Lakeside, CA 92040

4 beds

2 baths

$3,345

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.

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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 $2,100 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakeside?

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

How does Lakeside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakeside is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $84,000/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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