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555 Paularino Ave
$3,3601 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Jan 2, 2025

555 Paularino Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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931 W 19th St
$1,9761 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

931 W 19th St

Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Wallace Apartments
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Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Village Apartments
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Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta 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: December 27, 2024

There are currently 687 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $978 to $6,800. 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 Mesa191$2,505$978
Orange County Airport168$2,900$1,650
East Side Costa Mesa97$2,399$1,400
Downtown Costa Mesa69$2,382$1,050
College Park58$2,352$1,400
Cornerstone58$2,350$1,400
Bungalows at Bay Street46$2,345$1,795

Largest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Broadstone Archive in the Lemon Heights neighborhood and is 1,152 square feet priced from $3,446. Villas Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,132 square feet and currently listed start at $5,545. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Broadstone ArchiveTHE SEEKER1,152 Sq Ft$3,446
Villas Fashion IslandPlan J1,132 Sq Ft$5,545
Promontory Point Apartment HomesPlan 81,113 Sq Ft$4,645
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 21,087 Sq Ft$4,200
Broadstone AtlasThe Balance1,081 Sq Ft$2,909
Broadstone ArdenThe Elevate1,054 Sq Ft$3,057
SkyloftA81,039 Sq Ft$3,930
Wimbledon GlenThe Burton985 Sq Ft$2,645
One Uptown NewportA745981 Sq Ft$5,268
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 7780 Sq Ft$2,905

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 27, 2024 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,850 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom is the Bermuda Model at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community starting at $1,950 in the Valley Adams neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $2,850. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom$1,850
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityBermuda$1,950
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom$1,986
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA$1,995
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,995
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b$2,050
Bay BreezeThe Catalina$2,075
Casa Del SolBreeze$2,090
Eight 80 Newport BeachCatalina (A1A-N)$2,099
Sea Environment Apartments1x1$2,100

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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.

Costa Mesa, CA
Population: 113,615

Ranked #256

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #109

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $1,850.

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 $2,850.

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 1,152 square feet unit starting from $3,446 at Broadstone Archive.

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 769 sq ft.

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