1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA (49 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake Forest, CA 92630
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eaves Lake Forest
1 Bedroom Apartments

eaves Lake Forest

22700 Lake Forest DrLake Forest, CA 92630
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Trabuco Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Forest Villas

23442-23452 Packer PlLake Forest, CA 92630
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24521 Raymond Way
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24521 Raymond Way

24521 Raymond WayLake Forest, CA 92630
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Anton Portola
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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Plaza

25212 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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4001 C. Sonora
1 Bedroom Apartments

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: April 27, 2025

There are currently 102 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Lake Forest, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,056 to $7,529. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lake Forest with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Rancho de los Alisos37$2,531$2,056
Serrano Highlands36$2,550$2,056
Pacific Commerce Center29$2,585$2,056

Largest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is found at Madrid in the Mission Viejo North neighborhood and is 1,202 square feet priced from $3,199. Promenade at Irvine Spectrum in the Oak Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,175 square feet and currently listed start at $3,550. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lake Forest:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madrid1x1CAL1,202 Sq Ft$3,199
Promenade at Irvine SpectrumPlan 191,175 Sq Ft$3,550
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments1 Bed + Den960 Sq Ft$3,150
The Village at Irvine SpectrumDelrey - Plan 20945 Sq Ft$3,200
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaVenice A2835 Sq Ft$2,593
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1C833 Sq Ft$2,789
Sonterra at Foothill RanchMandevilla830 Sq Ft$2,562
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumVilletta - Plan S815 Sq Ft$2,950
Portola Court Apartment HomesPlan E803 Sq Ft$3,155
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath780 Sq Ft$2,375

Cheapest Available Lake Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lake Forest, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Up Model starting from $2,056 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Lake Forest 1 Bedroom is the Plan A Model at Alicia Village starting at $2,130 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lake Forest is currently $3,319. 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$2,056
Alicia VillagePlan A$2,130
eaves Lake ForestA1$2,203
Cortesia at Rancho Santa MargaritaSiena A1$2,218
Emerald Court Apartment HomesPlan 1$2,270
Trabuco Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath$2,275
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan A$2,280
Alicia PlazaPlan B$2,295
Westridge Apartment HomesSu Casa$2,320
154 Canyon Woods Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath$2,375

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Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $2,056.

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 $3,319.

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 1,202 square feet unit starting from $3,199 at Madrid.

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