1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (59 Rentals)

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Avalon Baker Ranch
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$2,720 - $2,965
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$2,642 - $3,497
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$78
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$2,720 - $3,575
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Avalon Baker Ranch

1000 LupineLake Forest, CA 92630
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eaves Lake Forest
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$2,330 - $2,390
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$2,252 - $3,732
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$78
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$2,330 - $3,810
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eaves Lake Forest

22700 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630
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$3,190 - $3,210

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Available Mar 4

1000 Lupine

Lake ForestCA92610
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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
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Lake Forest Villas

23442-23452 Packer PlLake Forest, CA 92630
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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo
$2,275 - $2,595
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$2,119 - $3,943
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$156
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$2,275 - $4,099
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Los Alisos at Mission Viejo

28601 Los Alisos BlvdMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Los Olivos at Irvine Spectrum
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$2,525 - $5,145
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$2,519 - $6,329
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$2,525 - $6,335
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Los Olivos at Irvine Spectrum

350 GitanoIrvine, CA 92618
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Laguna Woods Village
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Laguna Woods Village

2050 Via Mariposa ELaguna Woods, CA 92637
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Towne Centre
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Towne Centre

71 Auto Center DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
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30522 Hunky Dory Ln
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30522 Hunky Dory Ln

30522 Hunky Dory LnTrabuco Canyon, CA 92679
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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 23, 2026

There are currently 97 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,999 to $4,190. 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 Center41$2,678$2,310
Serrano Highlands29$2,591$1,999
Rancho de los Alisos27$2,627$1,999

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 1,175 square feet priced from $3,650. 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 $2,915. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,175 Sq Ft$3,650
The Village at Irvine SpectrumSerena - Plan 17978 Sq Ft$2,915
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumPosare - Plan K932 Sq Ft$3,400
Madrid1x1FIG885 Sq Ft$2,745
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$2,350
Villa SolanaLa Playa841 Sq Ft$2,595
Avalon Baker RanchA7835 Sq Ft$2,890
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,567
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan E803 Sq Ft$3,195
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1B794 Sq Ft$2,845

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 23, 2026 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 B Model at Spring Lakes Apartment Homes starting at $2,175 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,158. 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
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B$2,175
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoOne Bedroom A1A$2,288
Alicia VillagePlan A$2,295
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,310
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAgave$2,322
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom$2,350
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena$2,357
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,370

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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 $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 $3,158.

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 1,175 square feet unit starting from $3,650 at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

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