1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (180 Rentals)

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2025 Laurie Ln
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2025 Laurie Ln

2025 Laurie LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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707 W 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

707 W 18th St

707 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1917 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1917 Church St

1917 Church StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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711 W 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 W 18th St

711 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Jim's Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jim's Place

278 E 16th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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731 Shalimar Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

731 Shalimar Dr

731 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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258 E 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

258 E 15th St

258 E 15th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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314 Ogle St
1 Bedroom Apartments

314 Ogle St

314 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Eastside Eight
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Eight

287 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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731 James St
1 Bedroom Apartments

731 James St

731 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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853 Center St
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853 Center St

853 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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383 W Bay St
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383 W Bay St

383 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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130 E 20th St
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130 E 20th St

130 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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534 Bernard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

534 Bernard St

534 Bernard StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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786 Shalimar Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

786 Shalimar Dr

786 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1776 Wallace Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1776 Wallace Ave

1776 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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730 Shalimar Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Shalimar Dr

730 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Shalimar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalimar

625 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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162 E 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

162 E 18th St

162 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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131 Flower St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 Flower St

131 Flower StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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703 James St
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 James St

703 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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724 James St
1 Bedroom Apartments

724 James St

724 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is found at Costa Mirage and is listed at 756 square feet priced from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Costa MirageOne Bedroom Loft756 Sq Ft$2,350
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio725 Sq Ft$1,995
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA722 Sq Ft$2,250
Ocean Crest NewportNo Availability720 Sq Ft$4,000
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 1700 Sq Ft$2,165
Charle Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom700 Sq Ft$2,550
Blue SolThe Surfside695 Sq Ft$2,695
Eight 80 Newport BeachPeninsula (A1A-S)665 Sq Ft$2,338

Cheapest Available Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Costa Mesa of Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bedroom + Office Model starting from $1,900 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa is currently $2,455. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office$1,900
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$1,995
Eight 80 Newport BeachCatalina (A1A-N)$2,049
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$2,151
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 1$2,165
Costa MirageOne Bedroom$2,175
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA$2,250
Westbay Apartments1 bd$2,295
The Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,300
Wallace Court ApartmentsThe Avon$2,305

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $2,455.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 756 square feet unit starting from $2,350 at Costa Mirage.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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