Average Rent in Lake Forest, CA

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Current Versus Historical Lake Forest, CA Rents

Lake Forest rentals average $5,000 for a 3-bedroom rental to $6,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $6,000, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.92%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $388 (11.55%) year-over-year from $3,362 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $492 (10.67%) year-over-year from $4,606 to $5,098. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-0.53%) year-over-year from $6,283 to $6,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
3 BR	$35.36	$5,098	$4,606 (10.67%)	$4,975 (2.46%)
4+ BR	$34.68	$6,250	$6,283 (-0.53%)	$4,898 (27.59%)

Historical Rents in Lake Forest, CA

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Top Cities Near Lake Forest

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Lake Forest. The average rent in Lake Forest is currently $4,500 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Laguna Woods, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lake Forest, CA is Laguna Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Lake Forest, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Rent for three bedrooms are about 12.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Lake Forest, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Laguna Woods, CA	$2,800	$2,700	$3,000	$3,000
Orange, CA	$650	$2,350	$3,000	$4,000
Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,380	$4,210
Tustin, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,475	$4,225
Lake Forest, CA	$2,375	$2,500	$3,062	$4,500
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	N/A	$2,657	$2,991	$4,500
Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,725	$4,798
Irvine, CA	$2,462	$2,675	$3,800	$5,000
Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,700	$5,250
Laguna Beach, CA	$2,950	$3,700	$7,500	$10,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Lake Forest

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Lake Forest. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and Northwood. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Lake Forest, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Lake Forest, CA is currently around $4,988 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lake Forest's average rent, which is actually $6,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lake Forest, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lake Forest. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,542	$2,767	$3,658	$3,600
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA	$2,200	$2,350	$3,725	$4,750
Northwood, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,775	$3,350	$4,988
Orange County Great Park, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,150	$4,850	$5,900
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA	$2,550	$3,995	$6,900	$9,000

Top Counties Near Lake Forest

There are a total of 1 counties located by Lake Forest, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,963. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,963. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,963, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Lake Forest, CA.

We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Orange, CA	$2,575	$2,595	$3,600	$4,963

Top Zipcodes Near Lake Forest

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Lake Forest, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,925. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92606, Tustin, CA at $3,654 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $10,500 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lake Forest, CA is $2,650 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,725 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lake Forest, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
92630, Lake Forest, CA	$2,375	$2,452	$2,995	$4,200
92618, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,450	$3,725	$5,500
92692, Mission Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,492	$3,795	$4,925
92656, Aliso Viejo, CA	N/A	$2,650	$3,380	$4,200
92620, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,775	$4,200	$5,290
92612, Irvine, CA	$2,448	$2,698	$3,900	$4,200
92677, Laguna Niguel, CA	N/A	$2,700	$3,700	$5,250
92606, Tustin, CA	$2,607	$2,867	$3,541	$3,654
92602, Irvine, CA	N/A	$2,390	$4,000	$6,150
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,560	$2,632	$3,680	$4,599

Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Forest Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lake Forest, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Lake Forest, CA apartments for rent is approximately $6,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lake Forest, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lake Forest, CA.

How have rent prices in Lake Forest, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lake Forest, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lake Forest, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Lake Forest, CA is around $4,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.