Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Mammoth Lakes, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mammoth Lakes

$3,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mammoth Lakes is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,560 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mammoth Lakes

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 3% 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 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Mammoth Lakes run $1,850 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

6%

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,200

10%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,350

6%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,000

1%

26%

4 bedroom

$5,500

22%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

43%

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 by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mammoth Lakes, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Big Pine, CA.

Discover rentals in Mammoth Lakes, CA

273 Rainbow Ln #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mammoth Lakes

House for rent

129 Sunny Slope Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mammoth Lakes

House for rent

4 Kelley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Mammoth Lakes

House for rent

3252 Chateau Rd #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Mammoth Lakes

3 beds

3 baths

$4,700

$4,350

Price drop

Condo for rent

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mammoth Lakes?

Average rent prices in Mammoth Lakes have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Mammoth Lakes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mammoth Lakes is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,560 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mammoth Lakes?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mammoth Lakes are Camp High Sierra ($3,500/mo), Snowcreek ($3,850/mo), and Twin Lakes ($3,850/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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