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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA

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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    77
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    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    STUDIO $753+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • A bedroom with a bed, dresser and bookshelf.
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    24251 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    1 BED $1,000

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Apartments Under $1,900

  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with chairs
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    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,850+

Apartments Under $2,000

  • our apartments have a large swimming pool and lounge chairs
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    23151 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $3,022+
    3 BEDS $3,800

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Apartments Under $2,100

  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    28
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    807-811 W. 15Th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,025

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  • a living room with a couch and a wooden table
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    25501 Camino Los Padres, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    1 BED $2,041+
    2 BEDS $3,114+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $2,099+
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,750+

Apartments Under $2,200

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    16
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    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,180+
    1 BED $2,509+
    2 BEDS $3,152+

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  • the living room of an apartment with a couch and a table
    34
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    25212 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,230+
    2 BEDS $2,765+

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  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    134
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    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,237+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
  • a living room with a large wooden table and a pool table
    22
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    3099 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
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    1 BED $2,251
    2 BEDS $2,922
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    25211 Stockport, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    1 BED $2,260+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    70
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    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,310+
    2 BEDS $2,660+
    3 BEDS $3,530+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    2627 N Bourbon, Orange, CA 92865
    1 BED $2,375+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,414+
    2 BEDS $2,940+
    3 BEDS $3,785+
  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
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    27960 Cabot Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    STUDIO $2,745+
    1 BED $2,455+
    2 BEDS $3,185+
  • a living room with blue and yellow furniture and a pool
    27
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    24152 Hollyoak, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
    1 BED $2,500+
    2 BEDS $3,266+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
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    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,608+
    1 BED $2,774+
    2 BEDS $3,834+
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a lamp, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
    22
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    56 Sea Terrace, Dana Point, CA 92629
    1 BED $2,630+
    2 BEDS $3,151+
    3 BEDS $4,524+
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  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
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    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $2,900+
  • a dining room and kitchen with a table and chairs
    17
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    25952 Via Lomas, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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  • the building where the motel is located
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    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a living room with orange chairs and a couch
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    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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  • a white building with a tree in front of it
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    630 East Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Getting around in Lake Forest, CA

48 /100
Car-Dependent
28 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 48, Bike Score®: 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA?

The average Lake Forest, Orange County, CA cheap apartment size is 630 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA?

Cheap apartments in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA?

A cheap apartment in Lake Forest, Orange County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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