1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (190 Rentals)

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property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,650

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$2,650
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$2,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
property at 1765 Santa Ana Ave

$3,650 - $3,670

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$3,670
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$3,670

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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2153 Maple Ave.
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2153 Maple Ave.

2153 Maple StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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707 W 18th St
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707 W 18th St

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

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

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

278 E 16th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2025 Laurie Ln
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2025 Laurie Ln

2025 Laurie LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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731 Shalimar Dr
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731 Shalimar Dr

731 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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258 E 15th St
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258 E 15th St

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

314 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Eastside Eight
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Eastside Eight

287 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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731 James St
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731 James St

731 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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534 Bernard St
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534 Bernard St

534 Bernard 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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1776 Wallace Ave
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1776 Wallace Ave

1776 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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730 Shalimar Dr
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730 Shalimar Dr

730 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Shalimar
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Shalimar

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

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

131 Flower StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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118 Magnolia
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118 Magnolia

118 MagnoliaCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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703 James St
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703 James St

703 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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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 Casa Victoria Apartments and is listed at 725 square feet priced from $2,115. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio725 Sq Ft$2,115
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA722 Sq Ft$2,250
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB202700 Sq Ft$2,195
Westbay Apartments1 bd700 Sq Ft$2,495
AVA NewportA1675 Sq Ft$2,560
Eight 80 Newport BeachPeninsula (A1A-S)665 Sq Ft$2,120
Bay BreezeThe Catalina650 Sq Ft$2,191
Pacific ParkPlan C630 Sq Ft$2,235
Sunset Bay III Apartment Community1x1600 Sq Ft$2,495
291 Avocado St.1x1590 Sq Ft$2,195

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 $2,526. 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
Pacific ParkPlan B$2,000
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA$2,115
Eight 80 Newport BeachPeninsula (A1A-S)$2,120
Bay BreezeThe Catalina$2,191
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB202$2,195
291 Avocado St.1x1$2,195
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA$2,250
The Hamilton Apartments1 Bedroom$2,300
Westbay Apartments1 bd$2,495

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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 $2,526.

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 725 square feet unit starting from $2,115 at Casa Victoria Apartments.

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