1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (66 Rentals)

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property at 63 Finch

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

property at 25671 Le Parc

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 31

25671 Le Parc, Unit #57, Unit #57

25671 Le Parc
Lake ForestCA92630

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property at 22700 Lake Forest Dr

$3,000 - $3,880

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$3,000

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$3,000

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Available Jun 1

22700 Lake Forest Dr

Lake ForestCA92630
property at 1000 Lupine

$3,250 - $4,250

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$3,250

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$3,250

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Available Jun 1

1000 Lupine

Lake ForestCA92610
property at 23232 Orange Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

23232 Orange Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

23232 Orange Ave
Lake ForestCA92630

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24521 Raymond Way
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24521 Raymond Way

24521 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630
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Forest Glen
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Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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Trabuco Villas
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Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood WayLake Forest, CA 92630

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Mountain View
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Mountain View

24553 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630
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Lake Forest Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Forest Villas

23442-23452 Packer PlLake Forest, CA 92630

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property at 23266 La Mar

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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23266 La Mar

Mission ViejoCA92691

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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 25, 2026

There are currently 75 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,199 to $4,045. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lake Forest with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Pacific Commerce Center34$2,635$2,495
Rancho de los Alisos23$2,587$2,199
Serrano Highlands18$2,613$2,199

Largest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is found at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood and is 1,091 square feet priced from $3,875. The Village at Irvine Spectrum in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 978 square feet and currently listed start at $2,945. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,091 Sq Ft$3,875
The Village at Irvine SpectrumSerena - Plan 17978 Sq Ft$2,945
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsCasa - 1 Bedroom899 Sq Ft$2,450
Madrid1x1DGRAN894 Sq Ft$2,825
Villa SolanaLa Playa841 Sq Ft$2,794
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,589
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumVilletta - Plan R807 Sq Ft$3,050
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan E803 Sq Ft$3,150
Avalon Baker RanchA5799 Sq Ft$2,655
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,507

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $2,199 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Plan B Model at Spring Lakes Apartment Homes starting at $2,270 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,223. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up$2,199
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B$2,270
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena$2,309
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,310
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom$2,350
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,380
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1B$2,393
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,425
Bellecour Way Apartment HomesSavio$2,470
Alicia VillagePlan B$2,485

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Lake Forest, CA
Population: 85,623

Ranked #391

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lake Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Lake Forest with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lake Forest is at Saddleback Ranch Apartments listed at $2,199.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lake Forest Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lake Forest is $3,223.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lake Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lake Forest is a 1,091 square feet unit starting from $3,875 at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

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