Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serrano Highlands Neighborhood of Lake Forest, CA from $1,200 (25 Rentals)

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$3,160 - $3,260

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$3,250
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1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 3

22700 Lake Forest Dr

Lake ForestCA92630

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630

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Trabuco Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trabuco Villas

25381 Mosswood WayLake 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

Cheapest Available Serrano Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Serrano Highlands area of Lake Forest, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Saddleback Ranch Apartments priced from $2,145. Westridge Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,220. Here are the most affordable Serrano Highlands apartments for rent in Lake Forest, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,145
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$2,220
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,325
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,492
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESMonterey1BR,1BA$2,503

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serrano Highlands, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serrano Highlands area is the $3.14 price per square foot Heather Model at Sonterra at Foothill Ranch in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,141. The second greatest value Serrano Highlands apartment is the Plan D Model at Spring Lakes Apartment Homes starting at $2,995 with a $3.00 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.
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.14
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$3.00
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$3.42
SERRANO HIGHLANDS APARTMENT HOMESCambria1BR,1BA$3.82
Trabuco VillasPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.58
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2.86
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.56
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa1BR,1BA$3.17
The ArborsPlan A11BR,1BA$3.90
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$4.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serrano Highlands Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serrano Highlands Apartment is $2,145 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

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 $2,845 at Emerald Court Apartment Homes.

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