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1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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931 W 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 12, 2025

There are currently 620 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,499 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 Mesa158$2,629$1,499
Orange County Airport154$2,935$2,095
East Side Costa Mesa91$2,545$1,995
Downtown Costa Mesa59$2,495$1,995
Cornerstone55$2,599$1,995
College Park54$2,599$1,995
Bungalows at Bay Street49$2,599$2,035

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood and is 1,132 square feet priced from $5,890. Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,119 square feet and currently listed start at $4,002. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Villas Fashion IslandPlan J1,132 Sq Ft$5,890
Astoria at Central Park WestStanford1,119 Sq Ft$4,002
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1,100 Sq Ft$3,430
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,145
Broadstone ArdenThe Elevate1,054 Sq Ft$3,161
SkyloftA81,039 Sq Ft$4,458
Elements1F alt1,005 Sq Ft$3,309
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,625
One Uptown NewportA745981 Sq Ft$4,689
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$2,950

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,000 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the The Palm Model at The Grand Costa Mesa starting at $2,035 in the South Harbor neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,097. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom$2,000
The Grand Costa MesaThe Palm$2,035
Eight 80 Newport BeachPeninsula (A1A-S)$2,052
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath D Location$2,095
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b$2,095
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom$2,096
AtWater CoveThe Bow$2,099
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 1$2,140
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda$2,150
Apex ApartmentsOne bedroom / One bath Small$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 #57

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

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  • 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 Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $2,000.

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 $3,097.

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 1,132 square feet unit starting from $5,890 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 661 sq ft.

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