Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serrano Highlands Neighborhood of Lake Forest, CA from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 to 2 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

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 $2,052. Emerald Court Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,170. 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 Down1BR,1BA$2,052
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$2,170
eaves Lake ForestA11BR,1BA$2,195
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$2,262
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serrano Highlands, CA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serrano Highlands area is the $3.23 price per square foot C1 Model at eaves Lake Forest in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,980. The second greatest value Serrano Highlands apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar Glen starting at $3,500 with a $2.94 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.
eaves Lake ForestC13BR,2BA$3.23
Cedar Glen2 Bed 2 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.94
Saddleback Ranch Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Down2BR,2BA$2.88
Trabuco VillasPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.19
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$2.90
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.21
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.44
Sonterra at Foothill RanchJasmine1BR,1BA$3.48
Siena TerraceNaples1BR,1BA$3.23
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 21BR,1BA$3.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Serrano Highlands, Lake Forest, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $2,052 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 $2,575 at Spring Lakes Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Serrano Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serrano Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at eaves Lake Forest and starts from $3,980.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!