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Wallace Apartments
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1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
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114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 19, 2025

There are currently 829 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,499 to $9,700. Orange County Airport, Westside Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Orange County Airport343$3,209$2,153
Westside Costa Mesa223$2,597$1,499
East Side Costa Mesa104$2,467$1,900
Cornerstone53$2,477$1,995
Downtown Costa Mesa49$2,350$1,900
Bungalows at Bay Street31$2,441$2,195
College Park26$2,450$1,900

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood and is 1,246 square feet priced from $7,760. Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,234 square feet and currently listed start at $4,232. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villas Fashion IslandPlan L1,246 Sq Ft$7,760
Astoria at Central Park WestSanta Barbara1,234 Sq Ft$4,232
Broadstone ArchiveTHE EXPERT1,180 Sq Ft$3,579
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1,100 Sq Ft$3,600
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,205
AurumA3 Loft1,016 Sq Ft$5,565
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,650
Broadstone ArdenThe Power956 Sq Ft$3,591
Elements1B811 Sq Ft$3,043
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$3,140

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,900 at 117 Apolena Ave in the Balboa Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1BA Model at Casa Victoria Apartments starting at $1,995 in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,233. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
117 Apolena Ave1 Bed 1 Bath$1,900
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$1,995
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda$1,999
Eight 80 Newport BeachCatalina (A1A-N)$2,065
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b$2,095
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA$2,095
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$2,151
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom$2,153
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location$2,185
Fairview GreenMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,187

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Costa Mesa Overview

Costa Mesa is the heartbeat of Orange County in many ways, just an arm's stretch to first-class shopping, dining, colleges and beaches, as well as minutes from renowned cultural arts venues and hundreds of major employers. Apartment living in Costa Mesa means quick and easy freeway access to the entire SoCal lifestyle!

Why live in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa apartments put you right in the center of the OC, within about 15 minutes of everything – rather than 30 minutes or more. Exits off the 405 give direct access to the world-famous coastlines of Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach for surfing, bonfires, rollerblading and pier fishing. Costa Mesa itself has 28 parks and two municipal golf courses, so you can easily hop a bus for some local outdoor fun. Shopping is a major thing, with more than 250 boutiques and restaurants at South Coast Plaza, and some interesting indie shops at The Lab, The Camp and the SoCo Collection.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #87

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Costa Mesa is at 117 Apolena Ave listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,233.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,246 square feet unit starting from $7,760 at Villas Fashion Island.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Costa Mesa is currently 943 sq ft.

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