
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $500 (47 Rentals)
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The Hamilton Apartments

Westbay Apartments

Pacific Park

Harbor at Mesa Verde

Casa Victoria Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments

La Casa Blanca

Newport Village Apartments

AVA Newport

Pinecreek Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Newport Senior Village Apartments

10087 Sparrow Ave

Eight 80 Newport Beach

Villa Marseilles Apartments

Sea Environment Apartments

Jasmine at Founders Village Senior Housing
Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside Costa Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westside Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,256 | $1,500 | $4,210 |
Westside Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,895 | $8,360 |
Westside Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $520 | $10,000+ |
Westside Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,249 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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Cheapest Available Westside Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Wimbledon Glen priced from $520. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wimbledon Glen | The Summerset | 2BR,1BA | $520 |
Apex Apartments | Studio XXS | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Eight 80 Newport Beach | Balboa (E1A-N) | Studio,1BA | $1,802 |
The Hamilton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
Westbay Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,975 |
Pacific Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
Harbor Village Apartments | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
La Casa Blanca | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Newport Village Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
AVA Newport | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,023 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA
As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $2.86 price per square foot 4138 Patrice Rd Model at 4138 Patrice Rd in the in the Newport Heights neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sea Environment Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Costa Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4138 Patrice Rd | 4138 Patrice Rd | 5BR,3BA | $2.86 |
Sea Environment Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
994 Valencia St, Unit 104 | 994 Valencia St | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
1022 El Camino Dr, Unit C | 1022 El Camino Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.79 |
229 Costa Mesa St, Unit C | 229 Costa Mesa St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Pinecreek Apartments | The Arrowhead | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
Missions at Back Bay | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
The Village at South Coast | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Casa Del Sol | Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Park Center Place Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
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Best Local Schools in Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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Best Local Schools in Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Costa Mesa, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westside Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment is $2,075 at Bay Breeze.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is starting from $520 at Wimbledon Glen.
What is the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Westside Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Costa Mirage and starts from $2,900.
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