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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 11326 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,895 to $10,000. Westside Costa Mesa, Orange County Airport and East Side Costa Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Westside Costa Mesa3473$2,573$1,895
Orange County Airport3296$2,872$2,100
East Side Costa Mesa1841$2,457$1,995
Downtown Costa Mesa997$2,400$1,995
Cornerstone603$2,479$1,995
College Park564$2,500$1,995
Bungalows at Bay Street552$2,490$2,144

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Broadstone Atlas in the Lemon Heights neighborhood and is 1,133 square feet priced from $3,157. Broadstone Arden has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,054 square feet and currently listed start at $3,130. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Broadstone AtlasThe Endurance1,133 Sq Ft$3,157
Broadstone ArdenThe Elevate1,054 Sq Ft$3,130
Villas Fashion IslandPlan A1,046 Sq Ft$5,370
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,705
One Uptown NewportA745981 Sq Ft$5,117
Halcyon HouseA13TH966 Sq Ft$3,875
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan L956 Sq Ft$3,050
Baypointe Apartment HomesPlan 3950 Sq Ft$3,860
Elements1B811 Sq Ft$3,343
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$2,985

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Ashbury Model starting from $595 at South Pointe in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the The Bedford Model at The Cape starting at $635 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,053. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
South PointeAshbury$595
The CapeThe Bedford$635
Bay BreezeThe Catalina$2,075
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b$2,095
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Monterey$2,100
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath$2,100
Eight 80 Newport BeachCatalina (A1A-N)$2,114
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan A1B$2,144
Apex ApartmentsOne bedroom / One bath Small$2,150
Newport Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$2,150

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Costa Mesa Overview

Costa Mesa is the heartbeat of Orange County in many ways, just an arm's stretch to first-class shopping, dining, colleges and beaches, as well as minutes from renowned cultural arts venues and hundreds of major employers. Apartment living in Costa Mesa means quick and easy freeway access to the entire SoCal lifestyle!

Why live in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa apartments put you right in the center of the OC, within about 15 minutes of everything – rather than 30 minutes or more. Exits off the 405 give direct access to the world-famous coastlines of Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach for surfing, bonfires, rollerblading and pier fishing. Costa Mesa itself has 28 parks and two municipal golf courses, so you can easily hop a bus for some local outdoor fun. Shopping is a major thing, with more than 250 boutiques and restaurants at South Coast Plaza, and some interesting indie shops at The Lab, The Camp and the SoCo Collection.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #63

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 South Pointe listed at $595.

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 $3,053.

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 1,133 square feet unit starting from $3,157 at Broadstone Atlas.

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 678 sq ft.

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