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

Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,275 per month, which is 67% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,275

2.3%$75 increase month-over-month

0.9%$30 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

231

APARTMENTS

$3,099

HOUSES

$6,295

TOWNHOUSES

$4,063

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Costa Mesa, CA at $3,099 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $6,295 per month. Townhomes average $4,063 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,495
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$4,800
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$3,275

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,495 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,800 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,999
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,300
4 Bedrooms	$4,995
All	$4,063

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,999 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,995
2 Bedrooms	$3,275
3 Bedrooms	$4,595
4 Bedrooms	$1,497
All	$3,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,995 per month, followed by $3,275 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,595 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,497 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$3,750
3 Bedrooms	$5,595
4 Bedrooms	$6,500
All	$6,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $3,750 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,595 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,500 for a 4 bedroom house.