Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (21 Rentals)

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Apartments in Costa Mesa with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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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Sea Pointe Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Pointe Villa

1380 Village WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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124 30th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

124 30th St

124 30th StNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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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 $3,069.

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 1,645 square feet unit starting from $1,973 at Harbor at Mesa Verde.

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 626 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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.