El Capitan Apartments
12439-12445 Julian Ave,
Lakeside, CA 92040
$1,695 - $1,995
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lakeside, CA
What is the average rent in Lakeside, CA?
$1,753/month
Average Rent
567 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Lakeside, CA is $1,753 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Lakeside rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lakeside, you can expect to pay about $1,297 per month for a studio, $1,753 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,029 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,448 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lakeside, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, 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.
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Rent Ranges in Lakeside, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
32%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lakeside?
Based on current rent prices, Winter Gardens is the most affordable neighborhood in Lakeside.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeside?
Based on current rent prices, Winter Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in Lakeside.
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Which Lakeside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Lakeside with the most apartments available is Winter Gardens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakeside, CA?
Because the average rent in Lakeside is $1,753, you’ll want to make about $5,843 per month or $70,116 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 Lakeside, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lakeside, 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
$1,311/month
$1,311/month
One Bedroom
$1,871/month
$1,871/month
Two Bedroom
$2,266/month
$2,266/month
Three Bedroom
$2,538/month
$2,538/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 February 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.