Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Sundance West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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College Park, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Park area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Costa Mirage priced from $1,900. Harbor at Mesa Verde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,904. Here are the most affordable College Park apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa MirageStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$1,904
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$1,995
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at charle2063 in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the Townhome Model at Villa Nova Townhomes starting at $3,095 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
charle20632BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Pinecreek Village ApartmentsInnsbruck- 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.03
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Parsons22B2BR,2BA$3.68
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
The Grand Costa MesaThe Current1BR,1BA$3.62
Westside Apartments11B1BR,1BA$3.56
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.79

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College Park, Costa Mesa, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Park is at Costa Mirage listed at $1,900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Park Apartment is $2,000 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Park is starting from $2,395 at Harbor Village Apartments.

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