Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA from $850 (6 Rentals)

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property at 1800 E Lakeshore Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1800 E Lakeshore Dr, Unit 1008

1800 E Lakeshore Dr
Lake ElsinoreCA92530
property at 30639 Champion Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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30639 Champion Dr

Canyon LakeCA92587

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property at 29984 Big Range Rd
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

29984 Big Range Rd

Canyon LakeCA92587

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Lake Elsinore, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current rental homes in the Lake Elsinore, CA area range in price from $850 to $4,995 with an overall median price of $3,116. The three Lake Elsinore neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club Heights Lakeland at $1,747, Country Club Heights at $2,250, and Alberhill Ranch at $2,525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Elsinore Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club Heights Lakeland$1,747$1,3002
Country Club Heights$2,250$2,2503
Alberhill Ranch$2,525$2,2504
Lake Elsinore Hills$2,825$95010
Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon$2,875$1,97510
Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon$3,024$1,2008
Alderbrook at Canyon Hills$3,200$95017
Brookview Terrace$3,250$1,20015
Horsethief Canyon$3,565$85021
Tuscany Hills$4,000$1,9751

Cheapest Available Lake Elsinore Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Lake Elsinore, CA is a 3 Beds home found at 16035 Vía Norte in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood priced from $2,699. 900 W Graham Ave in the Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $2,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Elsinore homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16035 Vía Norte16035 Vía Norte3BR, 2BA$2,699
900 W Graham Ave900 W Graham Ave2BR, 2BA$2,700
25375 Mountain Springs St25375 Mountain Springs St3BR, 2BA$2,910

Best Value Homes for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the Lake Elsinore area is the $1.47 price per square foot 29880 Longhorn Dr Model at 29880 Longhorn Dr in the Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Lake Elsinore rental home is the 30639 Champion Dr Model at 30639 Champion Dr in the Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $0.48 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Elsinore homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
29880 Longhorn Dr29880 Longhorn Dr4BR, 3BA$1.47
30639 Champion Dr30639 Champion Dr5BR, 2.5BA$0.48
27125 Calendula St27125 Calendula St5BR, 3BA$1.58
25136 High Plains Ct25136 High Plains Ct4BR, 2BA$1.68
3401 Spruce St3401 Spruce St4BR, 3BA$1.98
1800 E Lakeshore Dr, Unit 10081800 E Lakeshore Dr1BR, 1.5BA$0.56
662 Woodcrest Dr, Unit #B662 Woodcrest Dr2BR, 2.5BA$1.75
25375 Mountain Springs St25375 Mountain Springs St3BR, 2BA$1.82
804 Napa St804 Napa St4BR, 2BA$2.19
16035 Vía Norte16035 Vía Norte3BR, 2BA$1.94

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Lake Elsinore, CA
Population: 68,183

Ranked #535

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Elsinore

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Elsinore?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,002. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Elsinore ranging from $850 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Elsinore?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Elsinore ranges from $850 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,114.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Elsinore?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Elsinore range from $2,445 to $3,908, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,982.

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