What is the average rent of an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent of an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,061 per month. This is about 56% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Costa Mesa, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $3,150 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Costa Mesa, CA?

In the last year, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $3,339 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,445 per month. That is about $288 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Costa Mesa, CA?

There are 229 available rental listings in Costa Mesa, CA.

What are some zip codes in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa, CA includes zip codes such as: 92627 , 92626 , 92628 .

What are some cities near Costa Mesa, CA?

Some nearby cities include: Fountain Valley , Newport Beach , Santa Ana , Huntington Beach , Westminster . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Costa Mesa, CA Apartments For Rent

432 rentals

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$2,626 - $3,797/mo
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Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
AmpliFi | 600 W Commonwealth Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,757 - $4,586/mo
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Studio-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Amerige Pointe | 1001 Starbuck St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,899/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1330 Bristol St #34,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,795 - $4,472/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
580 Anton,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,670 - $4,030/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Enclave at South Coast | 400 Enclave Cir,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,392 - $3,432/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Fullerton Hills | 1203 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,582/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1850 Whittier Ave #H103,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999 - $5,000/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1 Bath
Newport Village Apartments | 635 W Baker St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$3,400 - $4,200/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Eastside Haven at 17th | 313 & 325 W 17th St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,381 - $3,503/mo
1-2 Beds
1-3 Baths
Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa | 2400 Harbor Blvd,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,051 - $3,961/mo
Studio-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Harbor at Mesa Verde | 2700 Peterson Pl,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,197 - $3,571/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde | 2775 Mesa Verde Dr E,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,150 - $2,775/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Kimberly Arms Apartment Homes | 411 N Euclid St,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,525 - $3,195/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Uptown Fullerton | 2656 Associated Rd,
Fullerton, CA 92835
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,280 - $3,010/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
R.C. Briarwood Apartment Homes | 3300 Quartz Ln,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$1,895 - $2,675/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Sturbridge Village Apartments | 3020 Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,100 - $2,750/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
El Dorado Apartments | 1120 N Placentia Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,052 - $2,624/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Pacific Villas | 533 W Wilson St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,999 - $2,782/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
UCA Apartments | 2404 Nutwood Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,120 - $2,750/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Pines Apartments | 3340 Topaz Ln,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350 - $3,099/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Atwater Cove | 425 Merrimac Way,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$3,010/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
845 Paularino Ave #A201,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,195/mo
Studio
1 Bath
110 S Balcom Ave #21,
Fullerton, CA 92832
PET FRIENDLY
$3,020 - $3,250/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Madison Newport Apartment Homes | 2345 Newport Blvd,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
PET FRIENDLY
$2,422 - $2,552/mo
2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Pacific Place | 2635 Milton Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92831
SPECIAL OFFER
$2,250/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1800 Wallace Ave #7e98673a5,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
PET FRIENDLY
$2,150 - $2,450/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
StoneCrest Pointe | 915 W Orangethorpe Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
PET FRIENDLY
$2,399 - $3,153/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
THE STREAMS | 1261 Deerpark Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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$2,285/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
575 W 19th St #H280,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
PET FRIENDLY
$2,337 - $4,469/mo
Studio-3 Beds
1-3 Baths
Pinnacle at Fullerton | 229 E Commonwealth Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
PET FRIENDLY
$2,715 - $3,515/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Grand Costa Mesa | 2855 Pinecreek Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,277 - $3,797/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
Capri at Sunny Hills | 2341 Daphne Pl,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,517 - $3,647/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Villa Siena | 1250 Adams Ave,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,055 - $2,080/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Saddleback Pines Apartment Homes | 1601 W Orangethorpe Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,736 - $4,206/mo
Total price
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Malden Station by Windsor | 250 W Santa Fe Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,628/mo
Studio
1 Bath
2274 Newport Blvd #faca4ff7b,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,999 - $3,157/mo
Studio-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Haver Hill | 3100 E Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
$2,700/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
8640 Auto Center Dr #65,
Buena Park, CA 90621
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SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,928 - $3,124/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community | 1500 Mesa Verde Dr E,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$2,800 - $2,925/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Portico | 140 W Hill Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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110 houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
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FURNISHED
$9,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,400 sqft
1096 Tulare Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$8,500/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,515 sqft
1306 W Baker Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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$4,950/mo
3 bd
3 ba
2,134 sqft
642 Colonial Cir,
Fullerton, CA 92835
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$4,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
211 N Wanda Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,300 sqft
577 Park Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$7,995/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,229 sqft
2573 Elden Ave #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$6,495/mo
5 bd
3 ba
3,020 sqft
1026 Damascus Cir,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$3,000/mo
2 bd
2 ba
800 sqft
366 N Ford Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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PET FRIENDLY
$7,800/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,696 sqft
1022 Begonia Ave,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$4,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,957 sqft
4025 Castaway Cv,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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27 townhomes for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
2348 W Valencia Dr #1,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$6,000/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,600 sqft
217 16th Pl #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,625/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,465 sqft
2162 San Michel Dr W #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$5,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
1,240 sqft
111 Morristown Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$3,795/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,244 sqft
144 Yorktown Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$4,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
3 ba
1,174 sqft
260 Victoria St #H1,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,060 sqft
1417 University Cir,
Fullerton, CA 92835
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,200/mo
1 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
271 Walnut St #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,500 sqft
2550 Elden Ave #G,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$4,200/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
136 Lexington Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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16 condos for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
673 sqft
400 N Acacia Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92831
$4,200/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,623 sqft
2043 Owens Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
$5,400/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,355 sqft
165 E Wilson St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,502 sqft
2252 Schlaepfer Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$3,000/mo
2 bd
2 ba
980 sqft
2755 Quail Ridge Cir #CI37,
Fullerton, CA 92835
PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,276 sqft
2154 San Michel Dr W #A,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$2,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
2470 Coventry Cir #66,
Fullerton, CA 92833
$5,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,477 sqft
3352 Via Parma,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,240 sqft
114 Lexington Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$4,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,842 sqft
1839 Lychee St,
Fullerton, CA 92835
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209 rentals with a garage in Costa Mesa, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,043/mo
2 bd
1 ba
955 W 19th St #226,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,435 - $3,055/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,490 - $2,600/mo
1 bd
1 ba
South Pointe | 655 Baker St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,355 - $3,195/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The Cape | 1000 S Coast Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,065 - $3,145/mo
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
The Homestead | 1942 Deerpark Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,674 - $3,528/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
City Pointe | 130 E Chapman Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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207 rentals with air conditioning in Costa Mesa, CA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
6918 Dale St #1135,
Buena Park, CA 90621
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999/mo
1 bd
1 ba
2623 Yorba Linda Blvd #216,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,055 - $2,080/mo
1 bd
1 ba
La Ramada Apartment Homes | 2901 E Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,221 - $3,867/mo
Total price
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
3400 Avenue Of The Arts,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,435 - $3,055/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
2 bd
1 ba
2308 W Orangethorpe Ave #16,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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160 pet-friendly rentals in Costa Mesa, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999/mo
1 bd
1 ba
2623 Yorba Linda Blvd #216,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,055 - $2,080/mo
1 bd
1 ba
La Ramada Apartment Homes | 2901 E Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,221 - $3,867/mo
Total price
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
3400 Avenue Of The Arts,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,043/mo
2 bd
1 ba
955 W 19th St #226,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,435 - $3,055/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,490 - $2,600/mo
1 bd
1 ba
South Pointe | 655 Baker St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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110 houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$9,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,400 sqft
1096 Tulare Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
NEW - 6 HRS AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$8,500/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,515 sqft
1306 W Baker Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92833
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$4,950/mo
3 bd
3 ba
2,134 sqft
642 Colonial Cir,
Fullerton, CA 92835
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
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$4,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
211 N Wanda Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,300 sqft
577 Park Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$7,995/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,229 sqft
2573 Elden Ave #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$6,495/mo
5 bd
3 ba
3,020 sqft
1026 Damascus Cir,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$3,000/mo
2 bd
2 ba
800 sqft
366 N Ford Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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PET FRIENDLY
$7,800/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,696 sqft
1022 Begonia Ave,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$4,600/mo
Total price
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,957 sqft
4025 Castaway Cv,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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27 townhomes for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
2348 W Valencia Dr #1,
Fullerton, CA 92833
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PET FRIENDLY
$6,000/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,600 sqft
217 16th Pl #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,625/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,465 sqft
2162 San Michel Dr W #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$5,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
1,240 sqft
111 Morristown Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$3,795/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,244 sqft
144 Yorktown Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$4,000/mo
Total price
3 bd
3 ba
1,174 sqft
260 Victoria St #H1,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,060 sqft
1417 University Cir,
Fullerton, CA 92835
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,200/mo
1 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
271 Walnut St #B,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,500 sqft
2550 Elden Ave #G,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
APPLY INSTANTLY
$4,200/mo
Total price
3 bd
2 ba
1,120 sqft
136 Lexington Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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16 condos for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
673 sqft
400 N Acacia Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92831
$4,200/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,623 sqft
2043 Owens Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
$5,400/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,355 sqft
165 E Wilson St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,502 sqft
2252 Schlaepfer Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92833
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$3,000/mo
2 bd
2 ba
980 sqft
2755 Quail Ridge Cir #CI37,
Fullerton, CA 92835
PET FRIENDLY
$4,200/mo
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,276 sqft
2154 San Michel Dr W #A,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$2,950/mo
2 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
2470 Coventry Cir #66,
Fullerton, CA 92833
$5,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,477 sqft
3352 Via Parma,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,600/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,240 sqft
114 Lexington Ln,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$4,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,842 sqft
1839 Lychee St,
Fullerton, CA 92835
Explore by feature - Garage
209 rentals with a garage in Costa Mesa, CA
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,043/mo
2 bd
1 ba
955 W 19th St #226,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$2,435 - $3,055/mo
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1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,490 - $2,600/mo
1 bd
1 ba
South Pointe | 655 Baker St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,355 - $3,195/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
The Cape | 1000 S Coast Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,065 - $3,145/mo
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
The Homestead | 1942 Deerpark Dr,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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$2,674 - $3,528/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
City Pointe | 130 E Chapman Ave,
Fullerton, CA 92832
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$2,400/mo
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6918 Dale St #1135,
Buena Park, CA 90621
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$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999/mo
1 bd
1 ba
2623 Yorba Linda Blvd #216,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,055 - $2,080/mo
1 bd
1 ba
La Ramada Apartment Homes | 2901 E Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
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$2,221 - $3,867/mo
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Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
3400 Avenue Of The Arts,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,435 - $3,055/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
2 bd
1 ba
2308 W Orangethorpe Ave #16,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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160 pet-friendly rentals in Costa Mesa, CA
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$3,130 - $3,780/mo
1-2 bd
1-3 ba
Wimbledon Glen | 1142 Buckingham Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$1,999/mo
1 bd
1 ba
2623 Yorba Linda Blvd #216,
Fullerton, CA 92831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,055 - $2,080/mo
1 bd
1 ba
La Ramada Apartment Homes | 2901 E Yorba Linda Blvd,
Fullerton, CA 92831
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,221 - $3,867/mo
Total price
Studio-2 bd
1-2 ba
3400 Avenue Of The Arts,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$3,043/mo
2 bd
1 ba
955 W 19th St #226,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,435 - $3,055/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Cinnamon Ridge | 1421 N Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,975 - $3,100/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Gilbert Terrace Townhomes | 1201 S Gilbert St,
Fullerton, CA 92833
PET FRIENDLY
$2,445/mo
1 bd
1 ba
550 Paularino Ave #C211,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
$2,395/mo
1 bd
1 ba
739 Paularino Ave #f7753ac9a,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$2,490 - $2,600/mo
1 bd
1 ba
South Pointe | 655 Baker St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

Review Highlights

Costa Mesa: coastal energy, easy living near beaches, Back Bay, top shopping, arts, and quick commutes. People love walkability, beaches and Back Bay, dining, parks, South Coast Plaza, and easy commutes. They dislike traffic and airport noise, rising costs, crowding, some homelessness and petty crime.

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4qrsyhj9hv
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1mo ago
"I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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4qrsyhj9hv
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1mo ago
"I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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Kayla Marie
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4mo ago
"Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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Luka J
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4mo ago
"Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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Lyndsay Jackson
Resident
10mo ago
"Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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ssbiken
Resident
1y ago
"It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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Albert Luu
Resident
1y ago
"OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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Mrobbins055
Resident
2y ago
"It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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ssbiken
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2y ago
"You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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Tina Gutierrez
Resident
2y ago
"I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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ssbiken
Resident
2y ago
"A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
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Tina Gutierrez
Resident
2y ago
"A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
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Trulia User
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5y ago
"Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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Maria M.
Resident
5y ago
"Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
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Crashowe
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5y ago
"Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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Cristina
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5y ago
"People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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Sheryldye
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5y ago
"Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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Jimmy H.
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5y ago
"Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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Lauriehipp
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5y ago
"My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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Nicweinstein
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5y ago
"Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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Kym M.
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5y ago
"OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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Sarah T.
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5y ago
"I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
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Cassandra M.
Resident
6y ago
"there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
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Destiny
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6y ago
"coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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Amyshepherd
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6y ago
"Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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Destiny
Resident
6y ago
"mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
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Mmhauser1
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6y ago
"Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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Arutianr
Resident
6y ago
"There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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Azucena R. G.
Resident
6y ago
"alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
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Diana L.
Resident
6y ago
"Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
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Seanpatrick7
Resident
6y ago
"Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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Dan D.
Resident
6y ago
"Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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Joelle S.
Resident
6y ago
"We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
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Hookashley
Resident
6y ago
"The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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Joannbkenyon
Resident
6y ago
"Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
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dorothy p
Resident
6y ago
"orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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Jon D.
Resident
6y ago
"It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
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Azucenagarcia8823
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6y ago
"we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Average Rent Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

Rent in Costa Mesa, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent stayed about the same in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.

Month	Average rent
Oct 2025	$3,258
Nov 2025	$3,295
Dec 2025	$3,237
Jan 2026	$3,130
Feb 2026	$2,903
Mar 2026	$3,000
Apr 2026	$3,000
May 2026	$2,975
Jun 2026	$3,000
Jul 2026	$3,195
Aug 2026	$3,284
Sep 2026	$3,300

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$2,445	$3,195	$4,700	$6,950	$3,381
Townhomes	$3,200	$3,795	$5,500	$4,650	$4,650
Apartments and Condos	$2,250	$3,300	$4,295	$15,000	$3,275
Houses	$1,400	$3,750	$5,250	$7,500	$6,100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Costa Mesa, CA

What is the average rent of an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent of an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,061 per month. This is about 56% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Costa Mesa, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $3,150 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Costa Mesa, CA?
In the last year, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $3,339 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,445 per month. That is about $288 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Costa Mesa, CA?
There are 229 available rental listings in Costa Mesa, CA.
What are some zip codes in Costa Mesa, CA?
Costa Mesa, CA includes zip codes such as: 92627, 92626, 92628.
What are some cities near Costa Mesa, CA?
Some nearby cities include: Fountain Valley, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Westminster. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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