Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $1,000 (73 Rentals)
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Costa Mirage
Ponderosa Mobile Estates
Harbor at Mesa Verde
The Hamilton Apartments
27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
Westbay Apartments
Pacific Park
AVA Newport
Harbor Village Apartments
Casa Victoria Apartments
2115 Placentia Ave
647 Shalimar Dr, Unit D
Newport Village Apartments
Pinecreek Apartments
Monte Sereno Apartments
555 Paularino Ave
South Pointe
2115 Placentia Ave
931 W 19th St
Wallace Apartments
Newport Senior Village Apartments
Bay Village Apartments
931 W 19th St
The Arbors
Monticello West Apartments
Orange Elden Apartments
Sus Casitas
Pine Tree Villa
145 East 18th
Villa Mesa Apartment Homes
Sea Wind Apartments
Mesa Pines
Sea Wind Apartments
Trio Apartment Homes
La Mancha Apartments
Sundance West
Orange Bay Apartments
Casa Serena Townhomes
Elden Court Apartment Homes
Wallace Woods Apartments
Orange Bungalows
Wallace Court Apartments
Bay Timbers Apartments
South Court Apartments
St. John's Manor
Westlake Village
Pointe Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $2,320 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
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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 LifestyleCosta Mesa, CA
Ranked #99
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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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 Cheap Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment is $1,895 at Villa Marseilles Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa is starting from $2,310 at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community.
What is the most affordable Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Plaza Apartments and starts from $3,370.
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