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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA. 72 Rentals Available
  • a patio with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola
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    2013 Charle Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED $2,495
  • an empty kitchen with granite counter tops and white appliances
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    151 East 21St Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  • a living room with couches and a table and a balcony
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    550 Paularino, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,195
  • the swimming pool at the preserve at ballantyne commons apartments
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    655 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,325+
  • a wrought iron window with a sign on it
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    2039 Wallace Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED $2,195
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED $2,707+
  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
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    845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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    2400 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,250+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1500 Mesa Verde Drive E., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,605
  • a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas next to a pool
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    1000 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,365+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a mirror
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    580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,849+
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    381 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED $2,600
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1142 Buckingham Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,625+
  • a yard with a sign that reads beach front property management
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    2621 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,395
  • a large swimming pool in front of a house
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    241 Avocado Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED $2,150
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top
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    2151 Orange Ave., 2152 Elden Ave., 2160 Elden Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,200+
  • a white house with a balcony and trees
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    1840 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1561 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    1 BED $2,420+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator
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    20122 Santa Ana Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92660
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    1 BED $2,495
  • a swimming pool with palm trees and buildings in the background
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    3700 S Santa Fe Village Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED $2,685+
  • the walkway to the gazebo and pond at the resort
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    3600 Aspen Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED $2,805+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3700 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED $2,483+
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    819 W 16Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    1 BED $1,000,000
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Costa Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Costa Mesa, CA have increased by 1.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,569 to $2,607.

Check out the average rent prices in Costa Mesa by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,607, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,741.

Average rent in Costa Mesa, CA

$2,607/mo Costa Mesa, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,607 per month.

    What's the typical rent budget in Costa Mesa, CA?

    A share of 4% of apartments in Costa Mesa, CA are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. Around 14% of rentals in this city are in the range of > $3,000. Around 37% of Costa Mesa’s apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 44% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Costa Mesa, CA (44%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Costa Mesa, CA

    49 /100
    Car-Dependent
    41 /100
    Some Transit
    70 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 70

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Costa Mesa, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 60 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

    The average Costa Mesa, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 512 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.