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Lake Elsinore, CA

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Once a small resort town, Lake Elsinore is now booming with sports!

Lake Sports Nature Historic California

Located in Riverside County and encompassed by Southern California’s largest freshwater lake, the Lake Elsinore community is all about outdoor sports. When referring to Storm, locals aren’t discussing the weather at all but speaking of the city’s professional baseball team that plays in Diamond Stadium.

Each year a dirt bike competition brings the community together, known as the Elsinore Grand Prix. Just like land sports, residents look forward to jet skiing and kayaking on the lake. In addition, Lake Elsinore also features two skate parks, convenient access to the Ortega Falls trailhead, and golfing at Links at Summerly.

Established in 1888, Lake Elsinore neighborhoods are divided into 11 unique districts. Living here, you’ll be amazed by the school system, direct access to Interstate 15, and the abundance of shops and restaurants at the Outlets at Lake Elsinore. Cool bars and trendy eateries can also be found along Main Street, near the historic district. This once small resort town has blossomed into a thriving city just northwest of Temecula Wine Country.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Elsinore, CA is $668 for a studio, $1,951 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,349 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Elsinore has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,951/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$3,659/month
2,126 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottonwood Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

789 Students

7
out of 10

Herk Bouris Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

793 Students

6
out of 10

Tuscany Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

644 Students

6
out of 10

Railroad Canyon Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

803 Students

5
out of 10

Withrow Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

607 Students

5
out of 10

Terra Cotta Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,094 Students

5
out of 10

Canyon Lake Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

955 Students

5
out of 10

Elsinore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

907 Students

3
out of 10

Lakeland Village

Public

Grades K-8

905 Students

3
out of 10

Temescal Canyon High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,176 Students

7
out of 10

Lakeside High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,748 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.