River Oaks Apartments
20700-20702 El Toro Rd,
Lake Forest, CA 92630
$2,495 - $2,995
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lake Forest, CA
What is the average rent in Lake Forest, CA?
$2,510/month
Average Rent
713 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Lake Forest, CA is $2,510 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Lake Forest one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake Forest, you can expect to pay about $2,356 per month for a studio, $2,510 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,135 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,922 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lake Forest, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $16 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lake Forest, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
95%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Forest?
Based on current rent prices, Bennett Ranch, Normandale and Whispering Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Forest.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lake Forest?
Based on current rent prices, Limestone Canyon, Foothill Antibes and Brittany are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lake Forest.
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Which Lake Forest neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lake Forest with the most apartments available are Limestone Canyon, Foothill Antibes and Whispering Hills .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Forest, CA?
Because the average rent in Lake Forest is $2,510, you’ll want to make about $8,366 per month or $100,392 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 Lake Forest, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lake Forest, 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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,719/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,410/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,943/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.