1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (458 Rentals)

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Missions at Back Bay
$2,208 - $2,300
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$2,125 - $2,767
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$2,208 - $2,850
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6

Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Harbor at Mesa Verde
$2,299 - $2,632
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$1,819 - $3,667
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$1,983 - $3,831
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Harbor at Mesa Verde

2700 Peterson PlCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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580 Anton
$3,075 - $3,315
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$2,863 - $4,243
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580 Anton

580 Anton BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,350
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$2,150 - $2,850
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$2,150 - $2,850
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 301 Broadway

$1,089

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$1,089
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$1,089

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301 Broadway

Costa MesaCA92627
property at 575 Pierpont Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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575 Pierpont Dr

Costa MesaCA92626
property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 17

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 03, 2026

There are currently 697 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,499 to $7,650. 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 Airport221$2,905$2,200
Westside Costa Mesa199$2,689$1,499
East Side Costa Mesa115$2,599$1,900
Cornerstone58$2,682$2,115
College Park35$2,577$1,900
Downtown Costa Mesa35$2,368$1,900
Bungalows at Bay Street29$2,740$2,195
Newport Heights5$3,275$3,200

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 1,119 square feet priced from $4,082. Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,091 square feet and currently listed start at $5,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Astoria at Central Park WestStanford1,119 Sq Ft$4,082
Villas Fashion IslandPlan G1,091 Sq Ft$5,400
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,730
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,705
Broadstone ArchiveTHE EPICURE983 Sq Ft$3,322
Metropolis ApartmentsEdge w Loft963 Sq Ft$3,799
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan L956 Sq Ft$3,050
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 7954 Sq Ft$4,070
Elements Apartments*Elements_Wood-1D954 Sq Ft$3,390
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$3,000

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bedroom + Office Model starting from $1,900 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the Catalina (A1A-N) Model at Eight 80 Newport Beach starting at $2,066 in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,074. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office$1,900
Eight 80 Newport BeachCatalina (A1A-N)$2,066
Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$2,073
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$2,115
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$2,150
Newport Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$2,150
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$2,151
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,185
Los Arbolitos Huntington Beach Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small$2,195
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$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 Ponderosa Mobile Estates 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 $3,074.

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 1,119 square feet unit starting from $4,082 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 652 sq ft.

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