Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serrano Highlands Neighborhood of Lake Forest, CA from $1,200 (4 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630

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Anton Portola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Portola

100 FountainheadIrvine, CA 92618
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Serrano Highlands, Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serrano Highlands, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serrano Highlands area is the $1.48 price per square foot BR1 Model at Arroyo at Baker Ranch in the in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood starting from $1,817. The second greatest value Serrano Highlands apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Up Model at Trabuco Villas starting at $3,349 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Serrano Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arroyo at Baker RanchBR11BR,1BA$1.48
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$3.04
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$3.05
River Oaks Apartments2 BR 2 BA Garage2BR,2BA$3.17
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla1BR,1BA$3.17
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Down1BR,1BA$2.85
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$3.16
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.32

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Serrano Highlands, Lake Forest, CA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Lake Forest, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serrano Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serrano Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serrano Highlands is at Westridge Apartment Homes listed at $2,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Serrano Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serrano Highlands Apartment is $1,817 at Arroyo at Baker Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Serrano Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serrano Highlands is starting from $2,782 at Siena Terrace.

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