
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA with Washer/Dryer (89 Rentals)


Wimbledon Glen

Harbor at Mesa Verde

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

AtWater Cove

Eastside Haven at 17th

Pacific Villas

Newport Palms Apartments

Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

Ponderosa Mobile Estates
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1519 Orange Ave

555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID10492A

555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID4955A

988 El Camino Dr

1030 Mission Apartments

374 Hamilton St

221-233 Avocado St

2285 Miner St

4 Units- Eastside Costa Mesa

2350 Santa Ana Ave
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2417 Orange Ave

181-183 Santa Isabel Ave

2132-2140 Orange Ave

Beachwood Apartments

Wilson Street

970 Valencia

162 E 18th St

2656 Elden Ave

Wallace Court Apartments

Coast Apartments
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Orange Elden Apartments

Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community

Baker Block

Sea Pointe Villa

Kenwood Place Apartments

Pomona Townhouse Apartments

Hamilton Street Apartments

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Huntington Vista

Metropolis Apartments

Park Newport

The Residences on Jamboree

Versailles on the Lake Apartments

Park Place Apartment Homes

Nova

Skyloft

The Alton

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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 | $2,517 | $1,300 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,900 | $7,495 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,368 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Maude B. Davis Elementary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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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 $2,944.
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 $5,455 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 563 sq ft.
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