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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Costa Mesa, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Costa Mesa, CA area range in price from $1,499 to $14,835 with an overall median price of $3,904. The three Costa Mesa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bungalows at Bay Street at $1,889, Cornerstone at $1,500, and College Park 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
Bungalows at Bay Street$3,511$1,889110
Cornerstone$3,511$1,500120
College Park$3,675$1,500119
Newport Heights$3,695$3,6951
East Side Costa Mesa$3,995$1,500227
Westside Costa Mesa$4,020$1,499385
Downtown Costa Mesa$4,250$1,799128
Orange County Airport$4,575$2,000410

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 $1,799. 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 BeachDune I (E1B-S)Studio,1BA$1,799
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1AStudio,1BA$1,889
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Pacific ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Costa Mesa area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Sea Environment Apartments in the in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Costa Mesa apartment is the The Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments starting at $3,300 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa 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.
Sea Environment Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.14
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Lavender Garden-2 BR, 2 BA- Yard2BR,2BA$2.75
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
2225 Canyon Dr2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.46
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.42
Park PacificPlan B2BR,1BA$2.63
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Costa Mesa?

There are currently 1452 Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,499 to $50,000. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Costa Mesa ranging from $1,895 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 $1,895 to $32,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,272.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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