1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (55 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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Trabuco Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood WayLake Forest, CA 92630
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Mountain View
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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24521 Raymond Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

24521 Raymond Way

24521 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630

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Anton Portola
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Alicia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Alicia Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Towne Centre
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Centre

71 Auto Center DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610

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Laguna Woods Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laguna Woods Village

2050 Via Mariposa ELaguna Woods, CA 92637
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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025

There are currently 115 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,999 to $4,640. 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 Center52$2,582$2,325
Serrano Highlands39$2,502$1,999
Rancho de los Alisos24$2,499$1,999

Largest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is found at Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,202 square feet priced from $3,149. Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in the Irvine Spectrum neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,175 square feet and currently listed start at $3,940. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid1x1CAL1,202 Sq Ft$3,149
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,175 Sq Ft$3,940
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan M1,060 Sq Ft$4,050
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 81,018 Sq Ft$3,570
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumPosare - Plan K932 Sq Ft$3,600
eaves Lake ForestA4870 Sq Ft$2,393
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$2,250
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,379
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1B794 Sq Ft$2,703
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,620

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,999 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Plan A Model at Alicia Village starting at $2,120 in the Nellie Gail Ranch neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,305. 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$1,999
Alicia VillagePlan A$2,120
Alicia PlazaPlan B$2,225
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom$2,250
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,285
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,300
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,345
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,375
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2$2,379
The ArborsPlan A1$2,450

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Getting Around Lake Forest, CA

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,999.

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 $3,305.

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 1,202 square feet unit starting from $3,149 at Madrid.

What is the average size for Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lake Forest is currently 150 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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