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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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Jim's Place
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Jim's Place

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

711 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2025 Laurie Ln
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2025 Laurie Ln

2025 Laurie LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1917 Church St
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1917 Church St

1917 Church StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 02, 2026

There are currently 597 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,900 to $9,190. 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 Airport229$3,080$2,195
Westside Costa Mesa177$2,699$1,900
East Side Costa Mesa77$2,550$1,900
Cornerstone40$2,595$2,100
College Park31$2,585$1,900
Downtown Costa Mesa25$2,332$1,900
Bungalows at Bay Street18$2,495$2,125

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 $7,350. Colony at Fashion Island has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,087 square feet and currently listed start at $4,155. 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$7,350
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,155
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,790
Broadstone ArdenThe Power956 Sq Ft$3,408
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan L956 Sq Ft$3,100
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 7954 Sq Ft$4,085
Baypointe Apartment HomesPlan 3950 Sq Ft$4,455
EnzoCormorant Loft928 Sq Ft$3,795
The Enclave at South CoastPlan 16895 Sq Ft$3,035
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$2,925

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 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 The Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments starting at $1,995 in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,196. 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
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA$1,995
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda$1,999
Reserve at South Coast1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom$2,013
Pacifica Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs$2,075
Bay BreezeThe Catalina$2,111
Wallace Court ApartmentsThe Avon$2,111
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$2,115
AtWater CoveThe Bow$2,125
La Paz Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,145

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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 $3,196.

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 $7,350 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 599 sq ft.

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