1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (61 Rentals)

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property at 23232 Orange Ave

$2,290

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$2,290
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood 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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Mountain View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View

24553 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630

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property at 23195 Mesto

$1,350

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23195 Mesto

Mission ViejoCA92692
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Centre

71 Auto Center DrFoothill Ranch, CA 92610
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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 09, 2026

There are currently 72 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,010 to $4,025. 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 Center33$2,575$2,315
Rancho de los Alisos21$2,474$2,010
Serrano Highlands18$2,475$2,010

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 1,133 square feet priced from $3,925. 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 $3,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,133 Sq Ft$3,925
The Village at Irvine SpectrumSerena - Plan 17978 Sq Ft$3,050
Madrid1x1FIG885 Sq Ft$2,652
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom864 Sq Ft$2,350
Villa SolanaLa Playa841 Sq Ft$2,595
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice835 Sq Ft$2,599
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumVilletta - Plan S815 Sq Ft$3,010
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan E803 Sq Ft$3,160
Canyon Woods1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,425
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A780 Sq Ft$2,600

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,975 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Aliso Model at Vista Del Lago starting at $2,266 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,190. 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$1,975
Vista Del LagoAliso$2,266
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 2$2,275
Alicia VillagePlan B$2,290
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B$2,310
Alicia PlazaPlan B$2,315
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,320
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,320
Siena TerraceNaples$2,327
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom$2,350

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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 $1,975.

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 $3,190.

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 1,133 square feet unit starting from $3,925 at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

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