Studio Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (91 Rentals)

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1765 Santa Ana Ave
$2,420Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Feb 27

1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
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The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
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Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 East 18th
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145 East 18th

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
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Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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970 Mission Dr
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970 Mission Dr

970 Mission DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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2117 Elden Ave
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2117 Elden Ave

2117 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Meadow Apartments
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Bay Meadow Apartments

387 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Tower on 19th
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Tower on 19th

678 W 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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734 James St
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734 James St

734 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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853 Center St
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853 Center St

853 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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863 Center St
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863 Center St

863 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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370 Avocado St
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370 Avocado St

370 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2027-29 Harbor Blvd
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2027-29 Harbor Blvd

2027-29 Harbor BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2121 Tustin Ave
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2121 Tustin Ave

2121 Tustin AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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354 Broadway
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354 Broadway

354 BroadwayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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984 Mission Dr
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984 Mission Dr

984 Mission DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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984 El Camino Dr
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984 El Camino Dr

984 El Camino DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626

Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Costa Mesa Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 22, 2025

There are currently 3287 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,500 to $4,895. Westside Costa Mesa, Orange County Airport and East Side Costa Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Westside Costa Mesa864$2,164$1,500
Orange County Airport760$2,684$2,050
East Side Costa Mesa728$2,100$1,500
Downtown Costa Mesa396$2,175$1,790
Bungalows at Bay Street209$2,230$1,995
Cornerstone177$2,240$1,500
College Park153$2,240$1,500

Largest Available Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Park Place Apartment Homes in the Westpark neighborhood and is 640 square feet priced from $2,565. The Royce has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 612 square feet and currently listed start at $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 1640 Sq Ft$2,565
The RoyceS2612 Sq Ft$2,750
Broadstone ArchiveTHE AFICIONADO611 Sq Ft$2,469
BloomS2609 Sq Ft$2,982
Broadstone Edition0.A606 Sq Ft$2,789
La Casa BlancaStudio585 Sq Ft$1,995
Villa Siena Apartment HomesPlan A577 Sq Ft$2,440
Westbay ApartmentsStudio550 Sq Ft$1,975
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom520 Sq Ft$2,050

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

As of February 22, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Studio XXS Model starting from $1,500 at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa Studio is the Dune I (E1B-S) Model at Eight 80 Newport Beach starting at $1,865 in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $2,625. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XXS$1,500
Eight 80 Newport BeachDune I (E1B-S)$1,865
The Hamilton ApartmentsStudio$1,950
Westbay ApartmentsStudio$1,975
Pacific ParkStudio$1,985
La Casa BlancaStudio$1,995
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1B$1,999
AVA NewportS1$2,023
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom$2,050
Sofi IrvineStudio$2,186

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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 #60

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Costa Mesa is $2,625.

What is the largest available Studio Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 640 square feet unit starting from $2,565 at Park Place Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Costa Mesa is currently 553 sq ft.

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