
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $1,575 (118 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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21372 Brookhurst St, Unit 128

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Broadstone Archive

21372 Brookhurst St, Unit 128
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,488 | $1,300 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,854 | $1,575 | $6,460 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,270 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Costa Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Costa Mesa is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Costa Mesa costs $7,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Costa Mesa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Costa Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Costa Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Costa Mesa have an average cost of $555 which is $7,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa.
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