Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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property at 33141 Case St

$1,550

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$1,550

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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33141 Case St

Lake ElsinoreCA92530

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property at 53193 Trailing Rose Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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53193 Trailing Rose Dr

Lake ElsinoreCA92532
property at 29984 Big Range Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29984 Big Range Rd

Canyon LakeCA92587

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property at 309 W Heald Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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309 W Heald Ave

Lake ElsinoreCA92530

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Lake Elsinore, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Elsinore, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Elsinore, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $3,087. The three Lake Elsinore neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tuscany Hills at $1,775, Country Club Heights Lakeland at $1,500, and Country Club Heights at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Elsinore Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tuscany Hills$1,775$1,7751
Country Club Heights Lakeland$2,837$1,5006
Country Club Heights$3,100$1,3004
Alberhill Ranch$3,200$1,3004
Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon$3,200$1,20012
Lake Elsinore Hills$3,200$1,20012
Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon$3,225$1,2008
Brookview Terrace$3,347$1,77517
Alderbrook at Canyon Hills$3,495$1,77515
Horsethief Canyon$3,500$1,3006

Cheapest Available Lake Elsinore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Elsinore, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgestone in the Santa Rosa by Fox & Jacobs at Rosetta Canyon neighborhood priced from $1,883. Boulders Menifee in the Ashton Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Elsinore apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RidgestoneA11BR,1BA$1,883
Boulders Menifee2D- 1st Floor (115-116)1BR,1BA$1,995
Rivers EdgeThe Californian1BR,1BA$2,037
Grand Oaks Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2,135
Shoreline ApartmentsLakeside3BR,2BA$2,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Elsinore area is the $2.59 price per square foot Lakeside Model at Shoreline Apartments in the in the Alberhill Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,775. The second greatest value Lake Elsinore apartment is the 1A-2nd or 3rd floor (213,214,313, 314) Model at Boulders Menifee starting at $2,245 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Ashton Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Elsinore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoreline ApartmentsLakeside3BR,2BA$2.59
Boulders Menifee1A-2nd or 3rd floor (213,214,313, 314)1BR,1BA$2.82
Rivers EdgeThe Californian1BR,1BA$2.61
RidgestoneA11BR,1BA$2.54
26266 Cherry Plum, Unit ADU26266 Cherry Plum1BR,1BA$4.10

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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 150 Apartments for Rent in Lake Elsinore, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $3,584. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Elsinore ranging from $1,200 to $6,000.

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 $1,200 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.

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