What is the average apartment size in Lake Elsinore City?

The average size for a Lake Elsinore City, CA apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lake Elsinore City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lake Elsinore City is $2,038 per month, a 4.39% decrease from last year’s average of $2,132.

What is the average apartment size in Lake Elsinore City?

The typical apartment in Lake Elsinore City offers about 941 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lake Elsinore City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lake Elsinore City?

The typical rent budget in Lake Elsinore City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lake Elsinore City?

In Lake Elsinore City, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lake Elsinore City is $2,038, a 4.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,132.

One-bedroom apartments provide 769 square feet for $1,890, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,996 offer 961 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,184 sq ft) for $2,409, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lake Elsinore City, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,038	941 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,890	769 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,996	961 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,409	1,184 sq. ft.

Lake Elsinore City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lake Elsinore City, CA have decreased by 4.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,132 to $2,038.

What's the typical rent budget in Lake Elsinore City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lake Elsinore City, CA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lake Elsinore City, CA?

5,806 or 28% of the households in Lake Elsinore City, CA are renter-occupied while 14,610 or 72% are owner-occupied.

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How Lake Elsinore City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lake Elsinore City	$2,038
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Orange, CA	$2,801
Irvine, CA	$3,236
Laguna Niguel, CA	$2,993
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Moreno Valley, CA	$2,119
Temecula, CA	$2,384
Menifee, CA	$2,414
Redlands, CA	$2,242
Riverside, CA	$2,187
Hemet, CA	$1,727

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lake Elsinore City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.