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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Costa Mesa, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Costa Mesa, CA area range in price from $1,500 to $13,910 with an overall median price of $3,918. The three Costa Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newport Heights at $3,500, Bungalows at Bay Street at $1,973, and Cornerstone at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Costa Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newport Heights$3,600$3,50079
Bungalows at Bay Street$3,657$1,9731853
Cornerstone$3,657$1,5001969
College Park$3,799$1,5002044
East Side Costa Mesa$3,892$1,5007331
Westside Costa Mesa$3,892$1,50010903
Downtown Costa Mesa$4,315$1,8753748
Orange County Airport$4,535$1,9757673

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,500. Eight 80 Newport Beach in the Upper Newport Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Costa Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XXSStudio,1BA$1,500
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,785
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,975
Pacific ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Costa Mesa area is the $2.80 price per square foot 296 16th Pl Model at 296 16th Pl, Unit B in the in the Balboa Island neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Costa Mesa apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street starting at $2,850 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Costa Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
296 16th Pl, Unit B296 16th Pl2BR,1.5BA$2.80
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
994 Valencia St, Unit 104994 Valencia St2BR,2BA$2.76
1022 El Camino Dr, Unit C1022 El Camino Dr3BR,2BA$2.79
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.48
Newport Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.74
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.47
South Coast Fountains2x12BR,1BA$2.77
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.56
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Costa Mesa?

There are currently 1446 Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $20,000. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Costa Mesa ranging from $2,000 to $32,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Costa Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Costa Mesa ranges from $2,000 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,804.

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