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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
$3,110/mo
▲ +3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,412/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
184
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lake Forest, CA
50 listed units across 3 buildings in Lake Forest, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $116/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 |
| eaves Lake Forest | Unit 13 | $4,145 | $3,595 | $550 |
| 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 |
| eaves Lake Forest | Unit 12 | $3,635 | $3,375 | $260 |
| eaves Lake Forest | Unit 11 | $3,410 | $3,250 | $160 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | Unit 135, Mandevilla | $2,728 | $2,598 | $130 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $3,390 | - | $2,554 | 1 | 37 |
| Portola Springs | $3,256 | ▲ $202 | $2,458 | 3 | 49 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita 92688 | $3,026 | ▼ $74 | $2,475 | 1 | 17 |
| Lake Forest 92630 | $2,920 | ▼ $30 | $2,412 | 4 | 51 |
| Mission Viejo 92692 | $2,893 | ▲ $81 | $2,491 | 2 | 30 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lake Forest, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $3,110 per month across 11 apartment communities and 184 available units. Rents have increased $91 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Siena Terrace Apartments starting at $2,412/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,703/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,387/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,974/mo.
Prices range from $2,412 to $4,985 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 35 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 | $3,027 | +$47 | 10 |
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 | $2,412/mo | $2,794/mo | 23 | 4.6 |
| Sonterra at Foothill Ranch Apartments | $2,458/mo | $3,033/mo | 19 | 4.5 |
| eaves Lake Forest | $2,470/mo | $2,976/mo | 14 | 4.4 |
| Skyview Apartments | $2,475/mo | $3,026/mo | 17 | 4.7 |
| Vista Del Lago Apartments | $2,491/mo | $2,878/mo | 24 | 4.6 |
| Artisan Laguna Beach | $2,554/mo | $3,390/mo | 37 | 4 |
| Madrid Apartments | $2,609/mo | $2,954/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
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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
$124,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,110/mo.
Comfortable income
$149,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,412/mo), you need to earn at least $96,000/year.
Cost of living in Lake Forest, CA
We only have live rent data for Lake Forest, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,110 |
| Estimated total | $3,110/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.
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