
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornerstone Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)
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Cornerstone, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornerstone?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornerstone Studio Apartments | $2,084 | $1,500 | $2,299 |
Cornerstone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,995 | $5,112 |
Cornerstone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $2,320 | $6,957 |
Cornerstone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $3,095 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Cornerstone Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cornerstone Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornerstone area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments priced from $1,500. Harbor Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Cornerstone apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Apex Apartments | Studio XXS | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Harbor Village Apartments | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Harbor at Mesa Verde | Plan E1A | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
The Grand Costa Mesa | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $2,055 |
27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde | E1-R | Studio,1BA | $2,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornerstone, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornerstone area is the $3.47 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Costa Mirage in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cornerstone apartment is the The Arrowhead Model at Pinecreek Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornerstone apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Costa Mirage | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.47 |
Pinecreek Apartments | The Arrowhead | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
La Casa Blanca | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Villa Siena | Huntington | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Madison Newport Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
The Hamilton Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
The Grand Costa Mesa | The Palm | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Harbor Village Apartments | Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornerstone Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cornerstone?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cornerstone is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment is $2,055 at The Grand Costa Mesa.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornerstone is starting from $2,450 at Apex Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cornerstone Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cornerstone Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Siena and starts from $3,434.
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