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Lakeport

Pop. 5,113·351st most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Lakeport, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,933/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.7%
vs US Median
-$32
Rising (Monthly)
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Lakeport · $1,933
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,933/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$68,518/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lakeport's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,180/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,196/yr
At $1,933/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lakeport, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,113
Median income
$68,518
Median age
42.1
Renters
24.3%
Age distribution
23%
13.5%
22.6%
15.1%
25.8%
Under 1823%
18–3413.5%
35–5422.6%
55–6415.1%
65+25.8%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
74.5%
18.6%
White74.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian0.9%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
31.3%
42.2%
20.6%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college42.2%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
75.7%
24.3%
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lakeport, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,155 → $68,518
down 8.8%
Population
5,048 → 5,113
up 1.3%
Renter share
25.1% → 24.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 20.6%
-3.4 pts
Median age
52.4 → 42.1
-10.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $75,155 to $68,518 across the same window, down 8.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,048 to 5,113 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 24% to 20.6%.

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Lakeport rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Lakeport, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lakeport is $1,933/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($68,518/yr), Lakeport ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeport an affordable city for renters?

Lakeport is considered moderate for renters. At $1,933/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($68,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lakeport slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lakeport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,933/mo in Lakeport. The local median household income is $68,518/yr, meaning the typical Lakeport household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lakeport?

Rent in Lakeport has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Lakeport rent compare to other cities in California?

Lakeport is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #351 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,933/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lakeport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lakeport ($1,933/mo): Clearlake ($1,550/mo), Ukiah ($1,856/mo).

What percentage of Lakeport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.3% of Lakeport households are renters, while 75.7% are owner-occupied. Lakeport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lakeport rent compare to the national average?

Lakeport's median rent of $1,933/mo is $32 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #351 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,933/mo, rent takes ~34% of Lakeport's median household income ($68,518/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lakeport 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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