Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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Forest Glen
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Forest Glen

25092 Farthing StLake 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alicia Village

25211 Stockport StLaguna Hills, CA 92653
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Lake Forest, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lake Forest, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lake Forest, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lake Forest Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pacific Commerce Center$4,567$2,17040
Serrano Highlands$4,567$2,17054
Rancho de los Alisos$4,695$2,17059

Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Forest, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood priced from $1,895. Saddleback Ranch Apartments in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,176. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Saddleback Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Up1BR,1BA$2,176
SYCAMORE LANE APARTMENT HOMESAloeStudio,1BA$2,180
Los Alisos at Mission ViejoStudio E1AStudio,1BA$2,261
Westridge Apartment HomesNavahoStudio,1BA$2,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $3.30 price per square foot Residence 6 Luxury Model at Paloma Summit Condominium Rentals in the in the Pacific Commerce Center neighborhood starting from $3,846. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the Plan C Model at Ridgecrest Apartments starting at $3,201 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Mission Viejo Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Paloma Summit Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Luxury3BR,2BA$3.30
Ridgecrest ApartmentsPlan C2BR,2BA$2.90
Trabuco Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Up2BR,2BA$2.96
Timbers Apartments, El Toro2 BDRM/1 BATH FIREPLACE2BR,1BA$2.84
Sonterra at Foothill RanchHeather2BR,2BA$3.16
SkyviewMt.Denali2BR,2BA$3.28
Crestwood Apartment Homes21A2BR,1BA$3.42
Villa SolanaSerrano1BR,1BA$3.40
Alicia PlazaPlan B1BR,1BA$3.45
Spring Lakes Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.26

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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Forest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Forest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Forest is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Forest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Forest Apartment is $2,170 at Saddleback Ranch Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Forest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Forest is starting from $2,740 at Timbers Apartments, El Toro.

What is the most affordable Lake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Forest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cortesia at Rancho Santa Margarita and starts from $3,693.

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