What is the average apartment size in Lemon Grove?

The average size for a Lemon Grove, CA apartment is 704 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 Lemon Grove?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lemon Grove is $2,040 per month, a 1.23% increase from last year’s average of $2,015.

What is the average apartment size in Lemon Grove?

The typical apartment in Lemon Grove offers about 704 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lemon Grove, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lemon Grove?

The typical rent budget in Lemon Grove ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lemon Grove?

In Lemon Grove, 47% of households rent while 53% 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 Lemon Grove is $2,040, a 1.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,015.

One-bedroom apartments provide 595 square feet for $1,817, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,370 offer 864 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Lemon Grove, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,040	704 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,817	595 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,370	864 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lemon Grove, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lemon Grove, CA have increased by 1.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,015 to $2,040.

What's the typical rent budget in Lemon Grove, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lemon Grove, CA (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lemon Grove, CA?

4,390 or 47% of the households in Lemon Grove, CA are renter-occupied while 5,013 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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How Lemon Grove Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lemon Grove	$2,040
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Oceanside	$2,608
Chula Vista, CA	$2,638
Vista, CA	$2,527
Murrieta, CA	$2,335
Carlsbad, CA	$3,260
Escondido, CA	$2,261
San Marcos, CA	$2,728
El Cajon, CA	$2,234
La Mesa, CA	$2,485
La Jolla, CA	$3,425

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 Lemon Grove 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.