
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (182 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Costa Mesa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Lux Costa Mesa

AtWater Cove

South Pointe

Pinecreek Village Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

Wimbledon Glen

Park Mesa Villas

The Village at South Coast

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

Harbor Village Apartments

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Villa Siena

Pacific Villas

La Casa Blanca

555 Paularino Ave

1765 Santa Ana Ave
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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Costa Mesa Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,636 | $1,500 | $4,670 |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $2,310 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,079 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA
There are currently 3458 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Costa Mesa, CA area.The three Costa Mesa neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Westside Costa Mesa, Orange County Airport, and East Side Costa Mesa. Here is today’s list of the top 7 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Costa Mesa Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Westside Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 358 | $3,697 |
Orange County Airport | 4/4 | 344 | $4,595 |
East Side Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 223 | $3,868 |
Downtown Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 126 | $4,375 |
College Park | 4/4 | 105 | $3,692 |
Cornerstone | 3.5/4 | 109 | $3,571 |
Bungalows at Bay Street | 3/4 | 102 | $3,571 |
Pet Friendliest Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent
The Costa Mesa Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Main Street Village in the Irvine Business Complex neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 3400 South Main Street in the South Coast Metro neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Costa Mesa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Main Street Village | 4/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $2,610 |
3400 South Main Street | 4/4 | South Coast Metro | $2,100 |
Elements | 4/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $3,018 |
Lux Costa Mesa | 4/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,925 |
The Collective | 4/4 | Newport Harbor | $3,095 |
Apex Apartments | 3.8/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $1,500 |
The Alton | 3.8/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $2,357 |
The Carlyle | 3.6/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $3,760 |
Vercanta Newport Beach | 3.6/4 | East Side Costa Mesa | $2,500 |
The Hamilton Apartments | 3.6/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $1,950 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Costa Mesa, CA
The lowest priced Costa Mesa apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio XXS Studio Model at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second cheapest Costa Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the Junior 1 Bedroom Model at Newport Village Apartments, which is a Studio starting at $2,075 in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Costa Mesa apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Apex Apartments | Studio XXS | $1,500 |
Newport Village Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | $2,075 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | $2,100 |
The Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | $2,200 |
The Alton | S2 | $2,357 |
Main Street Village | TAHOE | $2,610 |
The Village at South Coast | Two Bedroom One Bath | $2,900 |
Lux Costa Mesa | A | $2,925 |
Elements | 1A | $3,167 |
The Collective | 2BR/1BA with balcony JR | $3,695 |
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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 #63
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,375.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 3,185 square feet unit starting from $4,112 at Astoria at Central Park West.
What is the average size for Costa Mesa Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 696 sq ft.
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