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


eaves Lake Forest

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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Forest Studio Apartments | $2,797 | $1,695 | $4,250 |
Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,305 | $1,999 | $6,015 |
Lake Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,899 | $2,594 | $7,695 |
Lake Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $3,569 | $5,015 |
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Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: September 20, 2025There 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:
Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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Pacific Commerce Center | 52 | $2,582 | $2,325 |
Serrano Highlands | 39 | $2,502 | $1,999 |
Rancho de los Alisos | 24 | $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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Madrid | 1x1CAL | 1,202 Sq Ft | $3,149 |
Promenade at Irvine Spectrum | Plan 19 | 1,175 Sq Ft | $3,940 |
Portola Court Apartment Homes | Plan M | 1,060 Sq Ft | $4,050 |
The Village at Irvine Spectrum | Cambria - Plan 8 | 1,018 Sq Ft | $3,570 |
Los Olivos at Irvine Spectrum | Posare - Plan K | 932 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
eaves Lake Forest | A4 | 870 Sq Ft | $2,393 |
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments | Valencia - 1 Bedroom | 864 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Venice A2 | 835 Sq Ft | $2,379 |
Reata Oakbrook Village | Reata Plan 1B | 794 Sq Ft | $2,703 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | Plan A | 780 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Saddleback Ranch Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Up | $1,999 |
Alicia Village | Plan A | $2,120 |
Alicia Plaza | Plan B | $2,225 |
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments | Valencia - 1 Bedroom | $2,250 |
Emerald Court Apartment Homes | Plan 2 | $2,285 |
eaves Lake Forest | A1 | $2,300 |
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,345 |
154 Canyon Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | $2,375 |
Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita | Venice A2 | $2,379 |
The Arbors | Plan A1 | $2,450 |
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Best Local Schools in Lake Forest, CA
Rancho Canada Elementary
Serrano Intermediate
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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