What's the average rent in Lake Forest, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Lake Forest, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $3,700 per month, which is 88% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,700

8.8%$300 increase month-over-month

-6.4%-$255 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

113

APARTMENTS

$2,429

HOUSES

$5,750

TOWNHOUSES

$3,799

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lake Forest, CA at $2,429 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,750 per month. Townhomes average $3,799 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,510
2 Bedrooms	$3,114
3 Bedrooms	$4,217
4 Bedrooms	$5,600
All	$3,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lake Forest, CA is $2,510 per month, followed by $3,114 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,217 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$3,799

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lake Forest, CA is $1,350 per month, followed by $3,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,217
4 Bedrooms	$5,600
All	$3,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Forest, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,217 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,575
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,566
4 Bedrooms	$5,600
All	$5,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lake Forest, CA is $2,575 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,566 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,600 for a 4 bedroom house.