
Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (69 Rentals)


The Grand Costa Mesa

The Enclave at South Coast

South Pointe

Lux Costa Mesa

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

South Coast Fountains

Park Mesa Villas

The Hamilton Apartments

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St
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Eastside Haven at 17th

The Parsons

Westbay Apartments

Villa Siena

Newport Palms Apartments

Westlake Village

Pacific Villas

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

Casa Victoria Apartments

Costa Mirage
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2153 Maple Ave.

998 Valencia St

1631-1645 Tustin Ave

Pacifica at Newport Plaza

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Aurum

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Enzo

Beach House Apartments

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Broadstone Edition

The Cartwright

Versailles on the Lake Apartments
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The Aspens South Coast

Casa Del Sol

Skyloft

Park Place Apartment Homes

Metropolis Apartments

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NOVA

3400 South Main Street

Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes

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The Galleria

Villas Fashion Island
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Vercanta Newport Beach

Villa Siena Apartment Homes

The Marke Apartment Community

The Alton

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Fairview Green

Rize Irvine

Peartree Apartments

Villa Marseilles Apartments

Baypointe Apartment Homes
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,616 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,508 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,339 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Maude B. Davis Elementary
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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 $3,062.
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 1,091 square feet unit starting from $5,895 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 762 sq ft.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
