What's the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,295 per month, which is 69% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,295

1.5%$50 increase month-over-month

-0.2%-$5 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

230

APARTMENTS

$3,506

HOUSES

$6,200

TOWNHOUSES

$4,500

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Costa Mesa, CA at $3,506 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,200 per month. Townhomes average $4,500 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,475
2 Bedrooms	$3,202
3 Bedrooms	$4,600
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$3,295

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,475 per month, followed by $3,202 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$4,111
3 Bedrooms	$4,625
4 Bedrooms	$4,611
All	$4,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,600 per month, followed by $4,111 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,625 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,611 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,350
2 Bedrooms	$3,250
3 Bedrooms	$4,295
4 Bedrooms	$7,995
All	$3,450

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,350 per month, followed by $3,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,295 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $7,995 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,600
3 Bedrooms	$5,700
4 Bedrooms	$7,500
All	$6,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $3,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,500 for a 4 bedroom house.