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Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, CA

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Average rent in Lake Forest, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Forest is $2,475, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $3,195. Rent rates updated 7 days ago
Studio
$2,221
1 Bed
$2,475
2 Beds
$3,195
3+ Beds
$4,000
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Find an apartment for rent in Lake Forest, CA

Searching for an apartment for rent in Lake Forest, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 46 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Lake Forest. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in Lake Forest is $2,221 for a studio, $2,475 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $3,195 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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Lake Forest Rent Report: March 2025

Welcome to the Apartment List March 2025 Rent Report for Lake Forest, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $3,163, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 1.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Lake Forest rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Los Angeles metro area and the nation as a whole.

Living in Lake Forest, CA

"Leave it all the fights and all / Summers getting colder / Drive all night to hold you tight / Back to California." (- Sugarcult, "Back to California")

Lake Forest, or El Toro as it was originally known, is one of the few eco-friendly cities in the US. Packed with green parks, woodlands and its two man-made lakes, this city is a model on how to live in harmony with the environment. Lake Forest has managed, on its own, to bunch up about 78,439 people in the city, making it the 99th most populated area in California. Initially started as a gardening area and stagecoach stop between LA and San Diego, this city is home to the famous historical house, Serrano Adobe. With parks, history, and the California sunshine, Lake Forest is beckoning to you.

Given the low real estate vacancy rates in some neighborhoods, a realtor might come in handy if you want to move to Lake Forest

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Sources:
  • School data: GreatSchools
  • Crime data: CrimeIndex (U.S.) provided by Precisely used data sourced from Precisely, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and various law enforcement agencies. These organizations do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data used in this product.
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