1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (58 Rentals)

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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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Laguna Woods Village
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Laguna Woods Village

2050 Via Mariposa ELaguna Woods, CA 92637
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4001 C. Sonora
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4001 C. Sonora

4001 C. SonoraLaguna Woods, CA 92637
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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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Saddleback Place
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Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Towne Centre
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Towne Centre

71 Auto Center DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610

Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 26, 2025

There are currently 78 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,948 to $4,725. 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$2,606$2,235
Rancho de los Alisos25$2,483$1,948
Serrano Highlands19$2,570$1,948

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 $3,600. Portola Court Apartment Homes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,060 square feet and currently listed start at $3,795. 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$3,600
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan M1,060 Sq Ft$3,795
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 81,018 Sq Ft$3,300
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$2,450
Villa SolanaLa Playa841 Sq Ft$2,536
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,439
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumVilletta - Plan S815 Sq Ft$2,950
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,434
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,375
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 3 Luxury777 Sq Ft$2,773

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Down Model starting from $1,948 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Plan 1 Model at Emerald Court Apartment Homes starting at $2,180 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,227. 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 Down$1,948
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,180
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,197
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,235
Alicia VillagePlan A$2,260
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A$2,275
Alicia PlazaPlan B$2,330
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,340
Villa SolanaSerrano$2,374
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,375

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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 $1,948.

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 $3,227.

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 $3,600 at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

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 811 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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