Lake Forest, CA rental market

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Last updated August 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lake Forest, CA is $4,100.

Average rent

$4,100

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

-$200

Available rentals

145

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $699 to $14,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,2003
$1,3002
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,3004
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6002
$2,7004
$2,80010
$2,90013
$3,0008
$3,1007
$3,2004
$3,3001
$3,4003
$3,5006
$3,6008
$3,7004
$3,8002
$3,9001
$4,0003
$4,1008
$4,2007
$4,3008
$4,4005
$4,5006
$4,6004
$4,7006
$4,8006
$4,9007
$5,000+37

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$4,300$4,250
Feb$4,589$4,000
Mar$4,000$3,950
Apr$3,495$3,900
May$3,228$3,700
Jun$4,000$3,900
Jul$3,950$3,895
Aug$3,500$3,950
Sep$4,350No data
Oct$4,200No data
Nov$4,495No data
Dec$4,350No data

Market temperature

The Lake Forest, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lake Forest, CA is 95% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lake Forest, CA?

The average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $4,100.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lake Forest, CA?

Houses in Lake Forest, CA rent between $699 - $14,000 with an average rent of $4,100.

3. How has the rent in Lake Forest, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lake Forest, CA decreased by $200

4. How much has the rent in Lake Forest, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lake Forest, CA increased by $100

5. How many available rentals are there in Lake Forest, CA?

There are currently 145 rentals available in Lake Forest, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Lake Forest, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $4,100 — 95.24% higher the national average of $2,100.