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2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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2153 Maple Ave.
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2153 Maple Ave.

2153 Maple StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Jim's Place

278 E 16th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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707 W 18th St
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707 W 18th St

707 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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711 W 18th St

711 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 16, 2026

There are currently 384 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,599 to $8,115. Westside Costa Mesa, Orange County Airport 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
Westside Costa Mesa122$2,652$1,599
Orange County Airport121$3,195$2,222
East Side Costa Mesa55$2,587$1,750
Cornerstone32$2,558$2,052
College Park25$2,518$1,750
Downtown Costa Mesa15$2,499$1,750
Bungalows at Bay Street14$2,590$2,195

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood and is 1,234 square feet priced from $4,408. Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,078 square feet and currently listed start at $6,440. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Astoria at Central Park WestSanta Barbara1,234 Sq Ft$4,408
Villas Fashion IslandPlan B1,078 Sq Ft$6,440
AurumA3 Loft1,016 Sq Ft$5,573
Metropolis ApartmentsFusion w Loft1,010 Sq Ft$3,866
Broadstone ArchiveTHE EPICURE983 Sq Ft$3,100
Broadstone AtlasThe Endurance982 Sq Ft$3,736
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 20951 Sq Ft$3,270
Baypointe Apartment HomesPlan 3950 Sq Ft$4,095
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 5901 Sq Ft$4,010
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony900 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Veterans Only Waitlist Model starting from $1,508 at Parc Derian in the Westpark neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom + Office Model at Ponderosa Mobile Estates starting at $1,750 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,184. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parc DerianVeterans Only Waitlist$1,508
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office$1,750
Pacific ParkPlan B$2,000
Huntington VistaCordoba$2,159
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB202$2,195
Los Arbolitos Huntington Beach Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small$2,195
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath$2,222
La Paz Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,245
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA$2,250
2621 Harbor Blvd.1 Bed 1 Bath - 2621 Harbor Blvd$2,250

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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.

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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 Parc Derian listed at $1,508.

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 $3,184.

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 1,234 square feet unit starting from $4,408 at Astoria at Central Park West.

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 740 sq ft.

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