
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (457 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


2025 Laurie Ln

Albert Place Apartments

Orange Bay Apartments

383 W Wilson St

Ocean Terrace

712 Shalimar Dr

178 Cecil Pl

2656 Elden Ave

786 Shalimar Dr
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2132-2140 Orange Ave

741 James St

Costa Mesa Estates

2427 Orange Ave

863 Center St

221 Del Mar Ave

1581 Coriander Dr

240 Avocado St

2417 Orange Ave

Joann Street Apartments
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Pacifica at Newport Plaza

730 Shalimar Dr

731 James St

703 James St

560 Hamilton St

126 22nd St

1753-1765 Anaheim Ave

2872 La Salle Ave

2575 Santa Ana Ave

Wilson Street
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236 Avocado St

The Bungalows in Costa Mesa

600 Hamilton St

353 Hamilton St

769 Hamilton St

687-691 Victoria St

132-136 E Bay St

369 W Bay St

1980-1984 Anaheim Ave

995 Mission Dr

Bayleaf Apartments

181-183 Santa Isabel Ave

369 Avocado St

Sea Breeze Villas

2645 Santa Ana Ave

187 E 21st St

238 Avocado St

383 W Bay St

995 Valencia St

2155 Canyon Dr
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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 | $2,533 | $1,500 | $4,300 |
Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,599 | $8,115 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,982 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,128 | $2,595 | $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 $3,184.
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 $4,408 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 740 sq ft.
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