Skip to content
Latest included observation:

Average Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA

What is the average rent in Lake Elsinore, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $2,020 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 131 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 17, 2026 through October 21, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

7 apartment buildings, 131 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

Browse apartments in Lake Elsinore, CA

Avg Rent

$2,020/mo

median $1,949

market average

Cheapest

$1,157/mo

Lakeview I & II

Properties

7

tracked daily

Units

131

available now

Lake Elsinore, CA Resident Access

City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips.

View

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Lake Elsinore, CA.

Average rent trend

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

Not enough historical price data to chart yet. Check back next month.

Full Lake Elsinore, CA price history

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Lake Elsinore, CA Rent Prices

All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

Browse all apartments

By Area

Lake Elsinore, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

Lake Elsinore, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $2,020 per month, based on 131 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,157 at Lakeview I & II to $2,995 at Lake Elsinore Apartments.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,550/mo $1,550/mo 1
1 Bed $1,864/mo $1,157/mo 62
2 Bed $2,100/mo $1,415/mo 55
3 Bed $2,544/mo $1,700/mo 11
4 Bed $2,045/mo $1,895/mo 2

We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.

Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link.

Preview

Market Context

Who rents in Lake Elsinore, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lake Elsinore, CA averages $1,864/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,100/mo. At the local median household income of $96,527, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lake Elsinore, CA at $1,915/mo. The current tracked market average runs 5% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lake Elsinore, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Elsinore, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$81,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,020/mo.

Comfortable income

$97,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,157/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.

Median household income in Lake Elsinore, CA is $96,527 , about 0% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Lake Elsinore, CA

Overall prices in Lake Elsinore, CA runs above the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 107.3, 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 Elsinore, CA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,020
Utilities $567
Groceries $551
Transportation $1,353
Healthcare $660
Other goods and services $1,056
Estimated total $6,206/mo

Population

71,516

Median household income

$96,527

Census median rent

$1,915/mo

Census rent burden

34.1%

Median age

33.4

Mean commute

42 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

Compare

Nearby cities in California

How Lake Elsinore, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Lake Elsinore, CA 30-Day Change Properties
Los Angeles, CA $3,120 +54% +6.6% 50
San Diego, CA $3,406 +69% +2.5% 36
Anaheim, CA $2,866 +42% +2.2% 33
EL Cajon, CA $2,304 +14% +20.3% 32
San Francisco, CA $5,282 +161% +2.5% 32
Riverside, CA $2,395 +19% -0.7% 26

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lake Elsinore, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $2,020 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 131 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Lake Elsinore, CA?

The median asking rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $1,949 per month, computed from 131 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,020/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lake Elsinore, CA?

The lowest available rent in Lake Elsinore, CA starts at $1,157 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Elsinore, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Lake Elsinore, CA average $1,864/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,157/mo across 62 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lake Elsinore, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Lake Elsinore, CA average $2,100/mo. Units start from $1,415/mo across 55 units currently listed.

Rent Trends in Lake Elsinore, CA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

View Rent Trends
+6 buildings added in the last 30 days

Missing your neighborhood?

Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.

Get Started

Looking for the best deal?

Find Your Match