620 Merced Ave
620 Merced Ave,
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
1 Bed | $1,850
Rental Market Trends in Big Bear Lake, CA
What is the average rent in Big Bear Lake, CA?
$856/month
Average Rent
436 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Big Bear Lake, CA is $856 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Big Bear Lake more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Big Bear Lake, you can expect to pay about $700 per month for a studio, $856 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,040 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,444 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Big Bear Lake, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Big Bear Lake, CA
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
75%
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25%
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Big Bear Lake, CA?
Because the average rent in Big Bear Lake is $856, you’ll want to make about $2,853 per month or $34,236 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Big Bear Lake, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.