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

Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,100 per month, which is 59% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,100

3.5%$105 increase month-over-month

-6.1%-$200 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

240

APARTMENTS

$3,271

HOUSES

$5,999

TOWNHOUSES

$4,199

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Costa Mesa, CA at $3,271 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,999 per month. Townhomes average $4,199 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	$3,141
3 Bedrooms	$5,000
4 Bedrooms	$7,678
All	$3,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,475 per month, followed by $3,141 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $7,678 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,550
2 Bedrooms	$4,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,950
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$4,199

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,550 per month, followed by $4,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$4,895
4 Bedrooms	$5,800
All	$3,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,300 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,895 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,800 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,400
2 Bedrooms	$4,500
3 Bedrooms	$5,795
4 Bedrooms	$7,678
All	$5,999

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,400 per month, followed by $4,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,795 for a 3 bedroom house, and $7,678 for a 4 bedroom house.