Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lemon Grove, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lemon Grove
$2,599/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Lemon Grove is $2,599 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $649 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lemon Grove
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lemon Grove rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lemon Grove, CA
Average rent prices in Lemon Grove have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Lemon Grove, CA
Rent prices in Lemon Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lemon Grove is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove run $1,797 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,450 | 9% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,797 |  7% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,599 | 8% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 9% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | 3% | 39% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lemon Grove, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,295 | 20% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,497 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,995 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $915 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
39%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lemon Grove, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
20%
Condos
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$915
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lemon Grove and Bonita by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lemon Grove
33%higher than the national median
46%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lemon Grove, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,850
8%$2,400
2%$3,145
2%$6,650
17%$2,097
$2,825
2%$2,337
5%$2,395
$3,400
6%$2,779
1%$2,695
7%$2,550
15%Discover rentals in Lemon Grove, CA
1d ago
7701 North Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
1 bed
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7602 Pacific Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3277 Olive St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8110 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lemon Grove
1648 El Prado Ave #NA, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lemon Grove
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
$3,985
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lemon Grove
2731 Drew Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Lemon Grove
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3601 Hilltop Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Lemon Grove
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
House for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Lemon Grove
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Lemon Grove
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7645 Pacific Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lemon Grove
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Apr 8
10h ago
7448 7448 Daytona & 7449-7465 Pacific Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8110 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
14h ago
3601 Hilltop Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7645 Pacific Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lemon Grove
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Apr 8
11h ago
House for rent in Lemon Grove
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 2
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Frequently asked questions for Lemon Grove, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lemon Grove rental market.
How much is rent in Lemon Grove?
The average rent in Lemon Grove is $2,599 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lemon Grove?
Average rent prices in Lemon Grove have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Lemon Grove rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lemon Grove is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $649 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lemon Grove?
To comfortably afford rent in Lemon Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lemon Grove?
Lemon Grove's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom rents increased 1.6%.
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).