
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $2,200 (46 Rentals)


Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Harbor Village Apartments

Pacific Villas

Westbay Apartments

Bay Timbers Apartments

Bay Breeze

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

1887 Monrovia Ave.
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Costa Mirage

Casa Victoria Apartments

Pacific Park

931 W 19th St, Unit 10

994 Valencia St

Albert Place Apartments

Orange Bay Apartments

Wallace Apartments

Bay Village Apartments
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Monticello West Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

Newport Senior Village Apartments

145 E 18th St

Wallace Woods Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes

Monte Sereno Apartments

Pacifica Apartments

St. John's Manor
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Leeward Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

The Arbors

291 Avocado St.

La Casa Blanca

Sus Casitas

Wallace Court Apartments

Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

Eight 80 Newport Beach
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Casa Pacifica Senior Apartment Homes

Los Arbolitos Huntington Beach Apartments

Villa Marseilles Apartments

Parc Derian

21372 Brookhurst St, Unit 128

21851 Newland St

The Palms at South Coast

Seashore Apartments

The Moana
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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 | $2,659 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $1,508 | $6,570 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,287 | $2,088 | $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 $3,064.
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 797 sq ft.
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