
1 Bedroom Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (137 Rentals)


The Grand Costa Mesa

Lux Costa Mesa

eaves South Coast

Missions at Back Bay

Wimbledon Glen

The Enclave at South Coast

South Pointe

Harbor at Mesa Verde

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Pinecreek Village Apartments

580 Anton

AtWater Cove

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

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Pinecreek Apartments

The Village at South Coast

Park Mesa Villas

AVA Newport

Charle Square Apartments
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Harbor Village Apartments

Eastside Haven at 17th

Pacific Villas

Westbay Eldon Apartments

Villa Siena

Eastside Apartments

Bay Breeze

Westlake Village

Newport Palms Apartments

Westbay Apartments
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Casa Victoria Apartments

Costa Mirage

1519 Orange Ave

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID12446A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID4792A

1554 Orange Ave, Unit C

555 Paularino Ave

Bay Village Apartments

145 E 18th St
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Wallace Woods Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes

Pacifica Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

Wallace Court Apartments

The Cape

Newport 18th

Blue Sol

Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community

Baker Block
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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 | $2,540 | $1,500 | $4,140 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,155 | $1,508 | $7,720 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,032 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,562 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
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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 $3,155.
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 1,234 square feet unit starting from $4,597 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 642 sq ft.
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