
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $2,500 (102 Rentals)


Madison Newport Apartment Homes

Harbor at Mesa Verde

Newport Village Apartments

South Pointe

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Missions at Back Bay

AtWater Cove

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

Sunset Bay III Apartment Community
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The Hamilton Apartments

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Pinecreek Apartments

Park Mesa Villas

Apex Apartments

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Harbor Village Apartments

Baywind Apartment Homes

Pacific Villas

eaves South Coast
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Westbay Apartments

Villa Siena

Bay Timbers Apartments

Bay Breeze

Westlake Village

Westbay Eldon Apartments

Leeward Apartments

Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

1887 Monrovia Ave.
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2621 Harbor Blvd.

Casa Victoria Apartments

Pacific Park

Costa Mirage

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2133 Elden Ave, Unit Elden East Apartments, Unit Elden East Apartments

931 W 19th St, Unit 10

931 W 19th St, Unit 30

3145 Boston Way

994 Valencia St

Albert Place Apartments
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Orange Bay Apartments

Wallace Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

Monticello West Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

Newport Senior Village Apartments

145 E 18th St

Sus Casitas

Wallace Woods Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes
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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 | $2,543 | $1,300 | $4,200 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,000 | $8,230 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,899 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,219 | $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 Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $1,900.
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 $2,975.
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 $5,830 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 727 sq ft.
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