Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mammoth Lakes

$3,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mammoth Lakes is $3,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mammoth Lakes

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mammoth Lakes rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Average rent prices in Mammoth Lakes have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Mammoth Lakes, CA

Rent prices in Mammoth Lakes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mammoth Lakes is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Mammoth Lakes run $2,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,100

18%

9%

2 bedroom

$3,500

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,350

3%

38%

4 bedroom

$5,500

6%

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mammoth Lakes, 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 Mammoth Lakes, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mammoth Lakes and Big Pine by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mammoth Lakes

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mammoth Lakes, CA is 67% higher than the median rent in Big Pine, CA.

Discover rentals in Mammoth Lakes, CA

100 Ski Trails Road #73 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mammoth Lakes

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Mammoth Mountain Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Mammoth Mountain Apartments

4 Mountain Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Lupin Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Lupin Apartments

201 Lupin St, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

4 Kelley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mammoth Lakes

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Frequently asked questions for Mammoth Lakes, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mammoth Lakes rental market.

How much is rent in Mammoth Lakes?

The average rent in Mammoth Lakes is $3,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mammoth Lakes?

Average rent prices in Mammoth Lakes have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Mammoth Lakes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mammoth Lakes is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mammoth Lakes?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mammoth Lakes are Twin Lakes ($3,200/mo), Coldwater Campground ($3,200/mo), and Valentine Reserve ($3,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mammoth Lakes?

To comfortably afford rent in Mammoth Lakes, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/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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