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Wallace Apartments
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Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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931 W 19th St
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931 W 19th St

931 W 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
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Pine Tree Villa

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: July 03, 2025

There are currently 867 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,499 to $10,000. 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 Airport319$3,054$2,262
Westside Costa Mesa247$2,655$1,499
East Side Costa Mesa116$2,584$1,695
Cornerstone63$2,590$1,995
College Park50$2,608$1,695
Downtown Costa Mesa50$2,534$1,695
Bungalows at Bay Street21$2,495$2,195
Newport Heights1$2,850$2,850

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Broadstone Atlas in the South Main neighborhood and is 1,133 square feet priced from $3,446. Promontory Point Apartment Homes in the Balboa Island neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,113 square feet and currently listed start at $4,705. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Broadstone AtlasThe Endurance1,133 Sq Ft$3,446
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 81,113 Sq Ft$4,705
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1,100 Sq Ft$3,395
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,485
Villas Fashion IslandPlan B1,078 Sq Ft$6,420
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlaceChopin1,062 Sq Ft$2,949
AurumA3 Loft1,016 Sq Ft$5,565
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan E940 Sq Ft$2,866
EnzoA3 Loft928 Sq Ft$4,641
Elements1B811 Sq Ft$3,018

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $1,695 at Orange Elden Apartments in the Upper Newport Bay 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 $3,226. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Orange Elden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,695
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$1,995
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda$2,050
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b$2,095
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$2,151
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Versailles- 1 BD, 1 BA$2,195
The Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,200
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B Location$2,210
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm$2,240
Huntington VistaCordoba$2,247

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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 #71

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®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 Orange Elden Apartments listed at $1,695.

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 $3,226.

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 1,133 square feet unit starting from $3,446 at Broadstone Atlas.

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 706 sq ft.

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