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Forest Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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eaves Lake Forest
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eaves Lake Forest

22700 Lake Forest DrLake 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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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
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Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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4001 C. Sonora
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4001 C. Sonora

4001 C. SonoraLaguna Woods, CA 92637
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Saddleback Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saddleback Place

272 California CtMission Viejo, CA 92692
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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 29, 2025

There are currently 101 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,995 to $5,707. 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 Center44$2,553$2,240
Rancho de los Alisos29$2,505$1,995
Serrano Highlands28$2,505$1,995

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 $3,750. 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 $3,000. 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$3,750
The Village at Irvine SpectrumSerena - Plan 17978 Sq Ft$3,000
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumPosare - Plan K932 Sq Ft$3,500
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsCasa - 1 Bedroom899 Sq Ft$2,250
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,359
Avalon Baker RanchA7835 Sq Ft$3,055
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1C833 Sq Ft$2,908
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla830 Sq Ft$2,441
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan E803 Sq Ft$3,045
eaves Lake ForestA2783 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $1,995 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Plan A Model at Spring Lakes Apartment Homes starting at $2,105 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,262. 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$1,995
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A$2,105
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,185
Vista Del LagoCosta$2,240
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,247
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,250
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsValencia - 1 Bedroom$2,250
Alicia VillagePlan B$2,255
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,295
Alicia PlazaPlan B$2,295

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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

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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 $1,995.

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 $3,262.

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 $3,750 at Promenade at Irvine Spectrum.

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