Lake Forest, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Lake Forest, CA?
Last updated June 19, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lake Forest, CA is $3,200.
Average rent
$3,200
Month-over-month change
+$8
Year-over-year change
-$800
Available rentals
103
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $699 to $17,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 5 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 7 |
| $3,000 | 5 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 6 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 24 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $800 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $4,250 | $3,700 |
| Feb | $4,000 | $3,895 |
| Mar | $3,950 | $3,400 |
| Apr | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| May | $3,700 | $3,241 |
| Jun | $3,900 | $3,364 |
| Jul | $3,895 | No data |
| Aug | $3,950 | No data |
| Sep | $4,100 | No data |
| Oct | $4,039 | No data |
| Nov | $3,995 | No data |
| Dec | $3,760 | No data |
Market temperature
The Lake Forest, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Lake Forest, CA is 59% higher than the national average.
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