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Average Rent in Portola Springs & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Portola Springs, Lake Forest, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,420/mo
Lowest Available
$3,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Portola Springs
43 listed units across 2 buildings offering 2 bed units in Portola Springs dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $109/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Unit 30 | $4,500 | $3,755 | $745 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Unit 29 | $4,260 | $3,740 | $520 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Unit 32 | $4,930 | $4,500 | $430 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Unit 31 | $4,540 | $4,235 | $305 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | Unit 135, Mandevilla | $2,728 | $2,598 | $130 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Unit 27 | $3,770 | $3,645 | $125 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | Unit 626, Gardenia | $4,274 | $4,174 | $100 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | Unit 632, Gardenia | $4,270 | $4,170 | $100 |
Portola Springs vs Lake Forest, CA Average
Portola Springs is more expensive the Lake Forest, CA average by $310/mo (10%). The citywide average is $3,110/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Portola Springs?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Portola Springs is $3,420 per month across 2 apartment communities and 24 available units.
The most affordable option is Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments starting at $3,095/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,420/mo.
Prices range from $3,095 to $4,235 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Portola Springs
Rent Prices by Apartment in Portola Springs
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | $3,095/mo | $3,220/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | $3,215/mo | $3,520/mo | 16 | 4.4 |
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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
$137,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,420/mo.
Comfortable income
$164,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,095/mo), you need to earn at least $124,000/year.
Cost of living in Portola Springs
We only have live rent data for Portola Springs so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,420 |
| Estimated total | $3,420/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Portola Springs Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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