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Rental Market Trends in Lemon Grove, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Lemon Grove, CA is $1,844/month.

Rent in Lemon Grove is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,844/month

Average Rent

575 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.4%

Change / Year

143

Available Apartments

Lemon Grove rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Lemon Grove average $1,237 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove average $1,844 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove average $2,157 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lemon Grove average $2,604 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,237/month
329 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,844/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,157/month
824 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,604/month
1,009 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,543/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,994/month
2,371 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Lemon Grove, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Lemon Grove, CA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lemon Grove, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lemon Grove, CA?

Because the average rent in Lemon Grove is $1,844, you’ll want to make about $6,146 per month or $73,752 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.

City

Lemon Grove, CA

143 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lemon Grove, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Lemon Grove, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • La Mesa

    La Mesa

    Avg Rent: $2,055/month

  • Spring Valley

    Spring Valley

    Avg Rent: $1,868/month

  • Bonita

    Bonita

    Avg Rent: $2,144/month

  • National City

    National City

    Avg Rent: $1,685/month

  • El Cajon

    El Cajon

    Avg Rent: $1,715/month

  • Chula Vista

    Chula Vista

    Avg Rent: $2,155/month

  • San Diego

    San Diego

    Avg Rent: $2,426/month

Apartment Communities in Lemon Grove We Think You'll Love

Celsius

Celsius

100 Citronica Ln,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1-3 Beds | $2,311 - $3,378

Serra Grove Apartments

Serra Grove Apartments

3280 Olive St,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1-2 Beds | $2,450 - $2,950

Rising Sun Apartments

Rising Sun Apartments

4210 Spring St,
La Mesa, CA 91941

1-2 Beds | $2,500 - $3,345

Kelvin

Kelvin

7950 Broadway,
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,965 - $3,295

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Lemon Grove?

The average rent in Lemon Grove is $1,844 per month, which is 10.8% higher than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Lemon Grove?

The average rent for a house in Lemon Grove, CA is $3,543 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Lemon Grove?

Rents in Lemon Grove, CA are increasing, with prices up 0.4% year-over-year and $8 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Lemon Grove?

In Lemon Grove, CA, 38% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Lemon Grove 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 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.

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