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6h ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,419–$3,477
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
23251 Los Alisos Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,375–$2,975
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
26322 Towne Centre Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92610
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,516–$3,636
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
20041 Osterman Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,547–$2,941
Apartment for rent
1d ago
20251 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Concierge service
Studio
1 bath
$2,069
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,259–$4,065
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,817–$4,850
Price drop
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22h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,540–$4,700
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22h ago
Verified
22700 Lake Forest Drive #4166A, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,230–$3,390
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
$2,235
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
Garage parking | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,625
Apartment for rent
7h ago
El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest
23280 Orange Avenue, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Swimming pool
3 beds
2 baths
$3,590
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
12h ago
El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest
Orange Ave #1, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$3,590
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
12h ago
Pacific Commercentre house for rent in Lake Forest
5 beds
5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
20h ago
Foothill Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$4,950
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 25
20h ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
145 Denali #145, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Carpet
3 beds
4 baths
$4,950
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 20
20h ago
Foothill Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest
19 Calotte Place #19, Lake Forest, CA 92610
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
20h ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
26021 Galway Drive #26021, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Walk-in closets | Fireplace | Outdoor space
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
25356 Via Verde #25356, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
1d ago
20702 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,395–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Baker Ranch apartment for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Portola Hills apartment for rent in Lake Forest
19185 Echo Pass Road #19185, Lake Forest, CA 92679
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$4,400
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
26342 Forest Ridge Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Condo for rent
Available Nov 20
1d ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
221 Carmona #221, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Hardwood floor
3 beds
4 baths
$4,350
Condo for rent
Available Nov 5
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
24332 Lake Shore Lane #24332, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Balcony | Fireplace
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
Serrano Highlands townhouse for rent in Lake Forest
21166 Vista Del Sol #21166, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Fireplace
2 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Nov 5
2d ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$2,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
25713 Sycamore Pointe #A1, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
3d ago
Portola Hills apartment for rent in Lake Forest
28474 Porsena Way #28474, Lake Forest, CA 92679
In-unit laundry | Furnished
2 beds
2 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
214 Denali #214, Lake Forest, CA 92630
On-site laundry | High ceilings | Outdoor space
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
2 baths
$4,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$2,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
2 baths
$3,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
20702 El Toro Road #2, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
21782 Tahoe Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Furnished | Garage parking | Balcony
5 beds
3 baths
$8,688
$8,588
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
El Toro condo for rent in Lake Forest
23244 Orange Av, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Swimming pool | High ceilings | Carpet
1 bed
1 bath
$2,499
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lake Forest
4 beds
3 baths
$4,975
House for rent
Available Nov 19
5d+ ago
Portola Hills house for rent in Lake Forest
19185 Echo Pass Road, Lake Forest, CA 92679
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Baker Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest
308 Pinnacle Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Swimming pool | Outdoor space
5 beds
4 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
25885 Trabuco Road #57, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
$2,999
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Baker Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest
39 Barberry, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Balcony
5 beds
5 baths
$7,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos house for rent in Lake Forest
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Portola Hills house for rent in Lake Forest
19361 Jasper Hill Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92679
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
5 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lake Forest
22321 Vista Verde Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Foothill Ranch house for rent in Lake Forest
45 Calle Cabrillo, Lake Forest, CA 92610
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fireplace
4 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos apartment for rent in Lake Forest
1 bed
1 bath
$2,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Rancho de los Alisos condo for rent in Lake Forest
3 beds
3 baths
$4,300
$4,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
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Lake Forest residents appreciate the abundance of outdoor activities, with parks and trails providing ample opportunities for hiking and biking. The community is generally seen as safe and family-friendly, with good schools and amenities nearby. However, some locals express dissatisfaction with traffic congestion and a lack of diverse dining options. Additionally, the area’s suburban feel can sometimes lead to a sense of isolation, making it less vibrant compared to nearby cities.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lake Forest, CA is approximately $2,569, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,247.
Rents in Lake Forest, CA are going up, with a significant year-over-year increase of 10.4% in average monthly rent. Specifically, 1-bedroom apartments have seen a modest 3.7% annual increase, and 2-bedroom apartments have experienced a 6.96% increase.
The best time to look for an apartment in Lake Forest, CA is during the less competitive months of November and October when demand is lower, and more listings are available, potentially offering prices about 15% lower than during peak season.
The best neighborhoods for renting in Lake Forest, CA include Baker Ranch, El Toro, and Lake Forest for social living, and Rancho de los Alisos, Serrano Highlands, and Lake Forest for trendy living.
Budget-conscious renters should consider Lake Forest itself, where the rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is about 9% less than the city median, at approximately $2,319 per month.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Lake Forest, CA, with 32.55% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in about 11% of rental listings in Lake Forest, CA.
Lake Forest's architectural landscape is characterized by a strong presence of Mediterranean-style homes, which suggests a mix of classic and newer developments.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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