The average rent in Lemon Grove, CA is $2,611 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,343 at Celsius Apartment Homes to $2,844 at Celsius Apartment Homes.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type	Avg Rent	Starting From	Units
1 Bed	$2,383/mo	$2,343/mo	2
2 Bed	$2,840/mo	$2,836/mo	2

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Market Context

Who rents in Lemon Grove, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lemon Grove, CA averages $2,383/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,840/mo. At the local median household income of $79,278, that works out to 40% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lemon Grove, CA at $1,769/mo. The current tracked market average runs 48% 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 Lemon Grove, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lemon Grove, 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

$104,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,611/mo.

Comfortable income

$125,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,343/mo), you need to earn at least $94,000/year.

Median household income in Lemon Grove, CA is $79,278 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Lemon Grove, CA

Overall prices in Lemon Grove, CA runs above the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.7, 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 Lemon Grove, CA's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,611	daily refresh
Utilities	$799	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$552	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,904	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$929	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,486	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$8,281/mo	$99,377/year

Population

27,489

Median household income

$79,278

Census median rent

$1,769/mo

Census rent burden

38.8%

Median age

38.8

Mean commute

30 min

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 were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in California

How Lemon Grove, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City	Avg Rent	vs Lemon Grove, CA	30-Day Change	Properties
Los Angeles, CA	$3,326	+27%	-2.4%	50
San Diego, CA	$3,383	+30%	-0.2%	36
Anaheim, CA	$2,865	+10%	+1.9%	33
EL Cajon, CA	$2,560	-2%	+29.1%	31
San Francisco, CA	$5,134	+97%	+2.8%	31
Riverside, CA	$2,441	-7%	-0.8%	25

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lemon Grove, CA?

The average rent in Lemon Grove, CA is $2,611 per month, based on 4 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lemon Grove, CA?

The lowest available rent in Lemon Grove, CA starts at $2,343 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove, CA average $2,383/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,343/mo across 2 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lemon Grove, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove, CA average $2,840/mo. Units start from $2,836/mo across 2 units currently listed.

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