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  1. Building Photo - 22292 Oropel
    4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,200

    22292 Oropel

    22292 Oropel, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  3. Building Photo - 154 Abacus
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700

    154 Abacus

    154 Abacus, Irvine, CA 92618
  6. Other - Forest Glen
    1 BED
    $2,125

    Forest Glen

    25092 Farthing St, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  10. Building Photo - 23941 Landisview Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    23941 Landisview Ave

    23941 Landisview Ave, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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  18. Discounts
    Discounts
    1 BED
    $2,405+
    2 BEDS
    $2,890+

    Alicia Village

    25211 Stockport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  22. Building Photo - Skyview
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,472+
    2 BEDS
    $2,859+
    3 BEDS
    $3,820+

    Skyview

    21022 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
  26. Building Photo - 2238 Via Puerta
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,500

    2238 Via Puerta Unit E

    2238 Via Puerta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
  29. Building Photo - Alicia Plaza
    Discounts
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    1 BED
    $2,540+
    2 BEDS
    $2,890+

    Alicia Plaza

    25212 Stockport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  33. Building Photo - Madrid
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,599+
    2 BEDS
    $3,199+
    3 BEDS
    $4,364+

    Madrid

    28401 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  38. Building Photo - 2233 Via Puerta
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,700

    2233 Via Puerta Unit N

    2233 Via Puerta, Laguna Woods, CA 92637
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Lake Forest at a Glance

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Lake Forest, CA Apartments for Rent

Lake Forest gets its name from two man-made lakes surrounded by eucalyptus groves planted back in the early 1900s. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Lake Forest, you'll discover a suburban community with outdoor recreation, shopping centers, and major employers like Oakley and Panasonic Avionics. The city became official in 1991 and grew to include the master-planned neighborhoods of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills, which brought more housing choices and commercial development to the area.

Renting in Lake Forest means you're close to the 86-acre Sports Park, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park's hiking trails, and the etnies Skatepark—North America's largest public skating facility. You'll find apartment communities ranging from lakeside properties near the Beach and Tennis Club and Sun and Sail Club to newer developments in Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. Lake Forest sits along Interstate 5 and the 241 Toll Road, making commutes to other Orange County job centers and beach areas pretty straightforward. Heritage Hill Historical Park preserves buildings dating back to 1863, while the surrounding area has plenty of dining and shopping spots for everyday needs.

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El Toro High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,902 Students
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Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
495 Students
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Serrano Intermediate

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
868 Students
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Foothill Ranch Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
990 Students
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Rancho Cañada Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
633 Students
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La Madera Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
554 Students
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Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School

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Grades K-5
517 Students

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