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 May 2026, the average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $3,254 per month, which is 70% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,254

-17.0%-$666 decrease month-over-month

-16.6%-$646 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,968

HOUSES

$5,900

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lake Forest, CA at $2,968 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,900 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,375
2 Bedrooms	$3,171
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$6,350
All	$3,254

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lake Forest, CA is $2,375 per month, followed by $3,171 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,350 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$4,400
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Lake Forest, CA is $2,850 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $4,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$4,800
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Forest, CA is $2,250 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,550
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$4,100
4 Bedrooms	$6,650
All	$6,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lake Forest, CA is $2,550 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,650 for a 4 bedroom house.