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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA


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    1 bd $2,655
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    Park Mesa Villas

    4.0 (8)
    550 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    1 bd $2,505
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    4.5 (14)
    845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    1 bd $2,455+
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    The Cape

    4.0 (27)
    1000 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,850
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    Wimbledon Glen

    4.5 (27)
    1142 Buckingham Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,575+
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    4.0 (43)
    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    1 bd $2,937+
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    Baker Block

    4.5 (1)
    125 Baker Street East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $2,987+
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    Bloom

    4.5 (6)
    651 Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 11 units available
    1 bd $2,345+
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    The Aspens South Coast

    5.0 (1)
    1601 W. Macarthur Blvd., South Coast Metro, CA 92704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $2,599
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    3700 South Plaza Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,550+
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    Aspen Village

    4.5 (10)
    3600 Aspen Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $2,685
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    Santa Fe Village

    4.0 (2)
    3700 S Santa Fe Village Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $2,365
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    3400 South Main Street

    3.5 (21)
    3400 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,698+
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    Vercanta Newport Beach

    4.0 (15)
    1561 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $2,193+
    Base rent
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    Reserve At South Coast

    4.0 (41)
    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $3,340+
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    Volar Apartments

    1100 Volar, Irvine, CA 92612
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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    1 bd $2,869+
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
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    Enzo

    3100 Martin Street, Irvine, CA 92612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 11 units available
    1 bd $3,213+
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    Elements Apartments*

    1000 Elements Way, Irvine, CA 92612
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $2,654
    Total monthly cost
    1500 Mesa Verde Drive E., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 4 units available
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    Aurum

    2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Newport Bay Terrace

    4.0 (2)
    1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • 1 bd $2,200
    Base rent
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    Pinecreek Apartments

    4.0 (18)
    2300 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Parking • Fitness center • Pool
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    3.5 (27)
    2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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    4.5 (4)
    401 Rockefeller, Irvine, CA 92612
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $4,000
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    418 Nobel Ave, Unit D

    418 Nobel Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $3,999
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    405 Nobel Ave, Unit D

    405 Nobel Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Dog friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,526 and $8,462.

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

There are 1 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 26 Sep 2026.

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

The average South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 279 sq. ft.

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

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

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA

If there’s one type of apartment that virtually all buildings in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA will offer, that’s one bedroom apartments. In fact, there are 105 1 bedroom rental units located in 25 apartment complexes in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA. Single bedroom apartments work perfectly for single people, couples, roommates, and small families. You can even comfortably share one with your beloved pet, without feeling overcrowded. Usually, a 1 bedroom unit measures around 966 Sqft. Renters in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA pay about $3,386 in monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment. If you’re willing to live in a smaller apartment, in an older building, you will find cheap one bedroom apartments for as low as $2,193 per month. If you want a lot of living space, or a newer apartment with quality finishes, or a nice one bedroom furnished apartment, there are more expensive options renting for up to $21,355.

How to find a cheap 1 bedroom apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA in 4 easy steps

Does your search for an affordable 1 bedroom feel agonizing at times? You are scrolling through lists and lists of rental listings, looking at hundreds of images, trying to find the one that is just right. All you want is to find a nice comfortable apartment in a well-maintained building, on a quiet street in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA and for a price you can actually afford. Hang in there, take a deep breath, and follow these 4 steps. Step 1: Put in a rent filter with a maximum price you can pay. Step 2: Sort your results by rent, ascending. Step 3: Browse the filtered results in the order they are listed. If you followed the first 3 steps correctly, the least expensive apartments should be at the top of the list. They will be either smaller apartments, maybe apartments located in older buildings, or one bedroom efficiency apartments. Step 4: Pick the apartment that speaks to you the most and contact the property to check availability.