
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (140 Rentals)


The Grand Costa Mesa

Missions at Back Bay

The Enclave at South Coast

The Village at South Coast

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Lux Costa Mesa

Wimbledon Glen

South Pointe

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
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Pinecreek Village Apartments

Harbor at Mesa Verde

580 Anton

AtWater Cove

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

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Pinecreek Apartments

Park Mesa Villas

Eastside Haven at 17th

Harbor Village Apartments

Pacific Villas
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The Parsons

Westbay Eldon Apartments

eaves South Coast

Westbay Apartments

Villa Siena

Bay Breeze

Westlake Village

Newport Palms Apartments

Costa Mirage

Casa Victoria Apartments
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Pacific Park

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit GO FL2-ID10168A

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID10857A

379 Hamilton St

393-395 Broadway

118 Magnolia St

Bay Village Apartments

145 E 18th St

Wallace Woods Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes
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Pacifica Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

Wallace Court Apartments

Sunset Bay I Apartments

The Cape

Newport 18th

AVA Newport

Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community

Blue Sol

Baker Block
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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 | $2,651 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,508 | $6,585 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,880 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,232 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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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 $3,067.
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 867 sq ft.
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