Cheap Homes for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $2,000 (7 Rentals)

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Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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 Studio unit found at Apex Apartments priced from $1,500. Eight 80 Newport Beach has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XXSStudio,1BA$1,500
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,749
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside 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 Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at 1030 Mission Apartments starting at $3,450 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside 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
1030 Mission Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.88
1024 Mission Townhomes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.85
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
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.56
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Westside Costa Mesa?

There are currently 1119 Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,499 to $11,045. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside Costa Mesa ranging from $2,000 to $20,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westside Costa Mesa ranges from $2,000 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,409.

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