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Lakeside

·292nd most expensive in California·Lakeside rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,339/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
+$377
Rising (Monthly)
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Lakeside · $2,339
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Lakeside's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,339/mo
Expected by trend
$2,328/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Lakeside's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$4,070
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,500/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,339 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,068/yr
At $2,339/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Lakeside, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,018 → $2,339
up 15.9%

Five years ago, renters in Lakeside, CA paid around $2,018 a month. That figure now sits near $2,339, up 15.9% from the 2023 baseline. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Lakeside, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $2,339/mo, how Lakeside rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Lakeside rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Lakeside, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lakeside is $2,339/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,860/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,340/mo.

At 39% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lakeside ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside an affordable city for renters?

Lakeside is considered moderate for renters. At $2,339/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lakeside slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lakeside?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,339/mo in Lakeside.

Is rent going up or down in Lakeside?

Rent in Lakeside has increased 5.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lakeside rent compare to other cities in California?

Lakeside is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #292 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,339/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lakeside?

El Cajon is nearby and more affordable at $2,275/mo, which is $64 less than Lakeside.

How does Lakeside rent compare to the national average?

Lakeside's median rent of $2,339/mo is $377 (19%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #292 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $2,339/mo, rent takes ~39% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lakeside 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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