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Rental Market Trends in Big Bear Lake, CA

What is the average rent in Big Bear Lake, CA?

$876/month

Average Rent

436 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Big Bear Lake, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Big Bear Lake, CA is $876 per month. This is 47% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Big Bear Lake more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Big Bear Lake average $715 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Big Bear Lake average $876 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Big Bear Lake average $1,065 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Big Bear Lake average $1,483 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$715/month
255 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$876/month
436 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,065/month
589 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,483/month
434 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,110/month
865 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Big Bear Lake, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $14 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 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Big Bear Lake, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Big Bear Lake, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Big Bear Lake, CA?

Because the average rent in Big Bear Lake is $876, you’ll want to make about $2,920 per month or $35,040 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.

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Big Bear Lake, CA

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How does Big Bear Lake, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Big Bear Lake, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Big Bear Lake we think you'll love

1021 Club View Dr

1021 Club View Dr

1021 Club View Dr,
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$4,400 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

41935 Switzerland Dr

41935 Switzerland Dr

41935 Switzerland Dr,
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$4,000

2 Beds

43065 Goldmine Woods Ln

43065 Goldmine Woods Ln

43065 Goldmine Woods Ln,
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

$2,350

2 Beds

336 Spruce Ln

336 Spruce Ln

336 Spruce Ln,
Sugarloaf, CA 92386

$1,799

2 Beds

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United States California Big Bear Lake Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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