El Capitan Apartments
12439-12445 Julian Ave,
Lakeside, CA 92040
1-2 Beds | $1,695 - $1,995
Rental Market Trends in Lakeside, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Lakeside, CA is $1,766/month.
Rent in Lakeside is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,766/month
Average Rent
564 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.2%
Change / Year
43
Available Apartments
Lakeside rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Lakeside average $1,334 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Lakeside average $1,766 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Lakeside average $2,050 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Lakeside average $2,484 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Lakeside, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Lakeside, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lakeside?
Based on current rent prices, Winter Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in Lakeside.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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Which Lakeside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Lakeside with the most apartments available is Winter Gardens .
Neighborhood
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lakeside, CA?
Because the average rent in Lakeside is $1,766, you’ll want to make about $5,886 per month or $70,632 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.
View the Lakeside Area GuideStudio
$1,351/month
$1,351/month
One Bedroom
$1,874/month
$1,874/month
Two Bedroom
$2,240/month
$2,240/month
Three Bedroom
$2,549/month
$2,549/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Lakeside?
The average rent in Lakeside is $1,766 per month, which is 6.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Lakeside?
The average rent for a house in Lakeside, CA is $3,817 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Lakeside?
Rents in Lakeside, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.2% year-over-year and $22 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Lakeside?
In Lakeside, CA, 33% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.