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Lake Arrowhead

Pop. 10,639·295th most expensive in California·Lake Arrowhead rents are up 7.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,310/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$345
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Lake Arrowhead · $2,310
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,310/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/yr
Local median income
$95,236/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lake Arrowhead's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$1,960
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,720/yr
At $2,310/mo median
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Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lake Arrowhead, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,639
Median income
$95,236
Median age
49.5
Renters
16.4%
Age distribution
17.4%
17.1%
22.1%
17.8%
25.6%
Under 1817.4%
18–3417.1%
35–5422.1%
55–6417.8%
65+25.6%
Gender
53.9%
46.1%
Male53.9%
Female46.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
26.4%
White66.8%
Black2.3%
Hispanic26.4%
Asian3%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
18.4%
38.9%
37.9%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
83.6%
16.4%
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lake Arrowhead, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,750 → $95,236
up 19.4%
Population
9,647 → 10,639
up 10.3%
Renter share
22.2% → 16.4%
-5.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 37.9%
+3.1 pts
Median age
48.6 → 49.5
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,750 in 2021 to $95,236 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 9,647 to 10,639 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.3% change. About 16.4% of households rent today, against 22.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.8% to 37.9%.

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By apartment size

Lake Arrowhead rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lake Arrowhead. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Lake Arrowhead, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Lake Arrowhead is $2,310/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,440/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,260/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($95,236/yr), Lake Arrowhead ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Arrowhead an affordable city for renters?

Lake Arrowhead is considered affordable for renters. At $2,310/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($95,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lake Arrowhead falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lake Arrowhead?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,310/mo in Lake Arrowhead. The local median household income is $95,236/yr, meaning the typical Lake Arrowhead household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lake Arrowhead?

Rent in Lake Arrowhead has increased 7.5% over the past year as of June 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lake Arrowhead rent compare to other cities in California?

Lake Arrowhead is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #295 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,310/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lake Arrowhead?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lake Arrowhead ($2,310/mo): San Bernardino ($1,994/mo), Crestline ($2,219/mo), Hesperia ($2,224/mo).

What percentage of Lake Arrowhead residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.4% of Lake Arrowhead households are renters, while 83.6% are owner-occupied. Lake Arrowhead leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lake Arrowhead rent compare to the national average?

Lake Arrowhead's median rent of $2,310/mo is $345 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #295 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,310/mo, rent takes ~29% of Lake Arrowhead's median household income ($95,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lake Arrowhead 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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