Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (50 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Costa Mesa as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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555 Paularino Ave
$3,2101 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

555 Paularino Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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1765 Santa Ana Ave
$3,380Studio, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Feb 1

1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Westlake Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

955 W 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sundance West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Greystone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone

2110 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Valley Park
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from $2,3842 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Valley Park

17300 Euclid StFountain Valley, CA 92708
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124 30th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

124 30th St

124 30th StNewport Beach, CA 92663
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111 8th St
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1 Bedroom Apartments

111 8th St

111 8th StNewport Beach, CA 92661
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Dover Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Heights

1601 Bedford LnNewport Beach, CA 92660
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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 #99

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 Short-term Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,286.

What is the largest Short-term Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,923 square feet unit starting from $3,955 at Axis 2300 Apartments.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 634 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics

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When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting

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Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.

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