Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lemon Grove, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lemon Grove

$2,487/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lemon Grove is $2,487 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $587 more per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lemon Grove

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, CA

Average rent prices in Lemon Grove have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,112. 1-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove run $1,755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

14%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,755

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,475

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,218

20%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,400

10%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,218

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

50%

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

Median rent price$2,487
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lemon Grove, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bonita, CA.

Discover rentals in Lemon Grove, CA

3555 Grove St #232 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lemon Grove

3555 Grove St #232, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

3 beds

2 baths

$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3415 Washington St #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lemon Grove

Fantastic 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath with Garage! ($1,850/mo.)

3415 Washington St #31, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
8230 Lemon Grove Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

8230 Lemon Grove Way

8230 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,925

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.
7169 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lemon Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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 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 $2,487 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lemon Grove?

Average rent prices in Lemon Grove have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Lemon Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lemon Grove is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $587 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 $100,000/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?

March sees the lowest rents in Lemon Grove, running about 6.2% lower than April, which has the highest rent of the year.

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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