2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (655 Rentals)

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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 16104 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $2,320 to $13,801. Orange County Airport, Westside Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Orange County Airport4481$3,437$2,524
Westside Costa Mesa4223$3,205$2,320
East Side Costa Mesa2716$3,200$2,320
Downtown Costa Mesa1320$3,066$2,320
Cornerstone1200$3,101$2,320
College Park1150$3,185$2,320
Bungalows at Bay Street988$3,150$2,395
Newport Heights26$3,950$3,950

Largest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Elements in the Rancho San Joaquin neighborhood and is 1,774 square feet priced from $5,415. Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,772 square feet and currently listed start at $5,751. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Elements2E1,774 Sq Ft$5,415
Astoria at Central Park WestBel Air1,772 Sq Ft$5,751
Axis 2300 Apartments22OC1,638 Sq Ft$4,065
Halcyon HouseB161,521 Sq Ft$6,345
The CarlyleResidence 31,491 Sq Ft$4,241
3400 Avenue of the ArtsSeries F.11,460 Sq Ft$4,213
MetropolisCrest w/Loft1,397 Sq Ft$4,542
One Uptown NewportB9401,354 Sq Ft$7,401
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePicasso1,318 Sq Ft$3,261

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Cayman Model starting from $2,310 at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community in the Valley Adams neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom is the Two bedroom / One bath Medium Model at Apex Apartments starting at $2,450 in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,815. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityCayman$2,310
Apex ApartmentsTwo bedroom / One bath Medium$2,450
Park PacificPlan B$2,500
Missions at Back Bay2 Bedroom$2,524
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath$2,529
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom$2,595
La Paz Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,650
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath$2,650
Sea Environment Apartments2x2$2,650
Pacific Villas2 Bed 1 Bath$2,655

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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 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Costa Mesa is at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community listed at $2,310.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,815.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,774 square feet unit starting from $5,415 at Elements.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Costa Mesa is currently 1,120 sq ft.

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