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Average Rent in Lake Forest, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Lake Forest, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,146/mo
▲ +1.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,415/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
147
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →0 cuts and 1 increases among 35 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- eaves Lake Forest
↑ $75/mo
Increase of 3.0% · Unit CA096-008-834
Rent by Neighborhood in Lake Forest, CA
Compare average rent across Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portola Springs | $3,342 | ▲ $116 | $2,621 | 3 | 40 |
| Laguna Beach 92651 | $3,263 | ▼ $46 | $2,604 | 1 | 29 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 92688 | $3,130 | ▲ $105 | $2,512 | 1 | 4 |
| Mission Viejo 92692 | $3,044 | ▲ $70 | $2,487 | 2 | 37 |
| Lake Forest 92630 | $2,948 | ▲ $195 | $2,415 | 4 | 37 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lake Forest, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $3,146 per month across 11 apartment communities and 147 available units. Rents have increased $51 (1.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Siena Terrace Apartments starting at $2,415/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,756/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,414/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,091/mo.
Prices range from $2,415 to $4,462 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Lake Forest, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,980 | - | 9 |
| July 2026 | $3,029 | +$49 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $3,037 | +$8 | 11 |
| September 2026 | $3,061 | +$24 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $3,079 | +$18 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lake Forest, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lake Forest, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Terrace Apartments | $2,415/mo | $2,788/mo | 11 | 4.6 |
| eaves Lake Forest | $2,462/mo | $2,786/mo | 14 | 4.4 |
| Vista Del Lago Apartments | $2,487/mo | $3,007/mo | 29 | 4.6 |
| Skyview Apartments | $2,512/mo | $3,130/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Madrid Apartments | $2,515/mo | $3,177/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Artisan Laguna Beach | $2,604/mo | $3,277/mo | 28 | 4 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | $2,621/mo | $2,873/mo | 10 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lake Forest, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$126,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,146/mo.
Comfortable income
$151,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,415/mo), you need to earn at least $97,000/year.
Median household income in Lake Forest, CA is $131,378 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lake Forest, CA
Overall prices in Lake Forest, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lake Forest, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,146 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,490/mo |
Population
85,846
Median household income
$131,378
Census median rent
$2,616/mo
Census rent burden
33.5%
Median age
40.4
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Lake Forest, CA Apartments
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