Costa Mesa, CA Apartments For Rent
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$3,060 - $7,990/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsColonnade at The Market Place | 3000 Marketplace #2-3572,
Irvine, CA 92602 - SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,920 - $3,630/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsStanford Court Apartments | 400 Stanford Ct #119-580,
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- PET FRIENDLY$2,760 - $5,345/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Enclave at South Coast | 400 Enclave Cir #407-307,
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$2,750 - $5,250/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPromenade at Irvine Spectrum | 1100 Perlita #3-3113,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $4,758 - $10,091/mo2-3 Beds2-3 BathsAstoria at Central Park West | 401 Rockefeller #B1208,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $1,959 - $3,500/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathNewport Village Apartments | 635 W Baker St #N206,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - $2,320 - $3,900/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPacifica Place at Irvine Spectrum | 1000 Gateway #1-3160,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,670 - $6,395/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsAvella Apartment Homes | 6500 Roosevelt #25-2522,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,565 - $4,540/mo1-2 Beds1-3 BathsCypress Village Apartment Homes | 100 Grand Canal #13-1737,
Irvine, CA 92620 - $2,511 - $3,802/mo1-2 Beds1-3 BathsMediterranean Village Costa Mesa | 2400 Harbor Blvd #4203,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - $2,525 - $4,050/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsPark Place Apartment Homes | 3395 Michelson Dr #4-4229,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $2,420 - $3,575/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsRancho San Joaquin Apartment Homes | 20 Pergola #45-E025,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $3,740 - $4,560/mo1-2 Beds2-3 BathsWoodbury Place Apartment Homes | 100 Cantor #1-0923,
Irvine, CA 92620 - $2,795 - $4,045/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsBerkeley-Columbia Court Apartments | 307 Berkeley Ave #607-0199,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $2,795 - $3,975/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsDartmouth Court Apartments | 1100 Stanford #718-1468,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $3,300 - $4,225/mo1-2 Beds1 BathEastside Haven at 17th | 313 & 325 W 17th St #313D,
Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - $3,725 - $4,950/mo2-3 Beds2-3 BathsShadow Oaks Apartment Homes | 100 Shadow Oaks #10-431,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,855 - $5,000/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsHarvard Cornell Apartment Homes | 146 Berkeley Ave #303-048,
Irvine, CA 92612 - $2,695 - $3,610/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsWoodbury Lane Apartment Homes | 100 Simplicity #16-1603,
Irvine, CA 92620 - $3,715 - $4,325/mo2 Beds2 BathsTurtle Rock Canyon Apartment Homes | 100 Stonecliffe Aisle #6-128,
Irvine, CA 92603 - $2,500 - $3,115/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsCedar Creek Apartment Homes | 5051 Alton Pkwy #14-141,
Irvine, CA 92604 - $2,495 - $3,210/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsSerrano Apartment Homes | 100 Wycliffe #12-1241,
Irvine, CA 92602 - $2,675 - $5,195/mo1-2 Beds1-3 BathsPortola Court Apartment Homes | 100 Family Tree #5-0511,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,695 - $3,280/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsWoodbury Court Apartment Homes | 1000 Payton #3-03302,
Irvine, CA 92620 - $2,555 - $3,195/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsWoodbury Square Apartment Homes | 100 Piedmont #10-1021,
Irvine, CA 92620 - $2,825 - $3,825/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsOrchard Hills Apartment Homes | 100 Whispering Trl #14-1437,
Irvine, CA 92602 - $2,610 - $3,515/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsSan Remo Villa Apartment Homes | 1011 San Remo #25-0909,
Irvine, CA 92606 - $2,515 - $3,390/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsLas Palmas Apartment Homes | 100 Las Palmas #5-241,
Irvine, CA 92602 - $2,660 - $3,795/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsEsperanza Apartment Homes | 100 Esperanza #11-11205,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,195 - $3,720/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsMeridian at The Market Place | 1100 Bryan Ave #1-1159,
Irvine, CA 92602 - $2,650 - $4,550/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsBrittany Apartment Homes | 100 Saint Vincent #135471,
Irvine, CA 92618 - $2,650 - $4,250/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsWestview at Irvine Spectrum | 21100 Spectrum #3-29428,
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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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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 Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $3,300 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,250 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,295 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,258 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,295 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,237 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,130 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,900 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,000 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,000 |
| May 2026 | $2,975 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,000 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 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 | $2,475 | $3,141 | $5,000 | $7,678 | $3,100 |
| Townhomes | $1,550 | $4,000 | $4,950 | $6,000 | $4,199 |
| Apartments and Condos | $2,500 | $3,300 | $4,895 | $5,800 | $3,000 |
| Houses | $2,400 | $4,500 | $5,795 | $7,678 | $5,999 |
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 $3,271 per month. This is about 68% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Costa Mesa, CA?The average rent of a house in Costa Mesa, CA is $5,999 per month. This is about 208% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Costa Mesa, CA?The average rent of a townhome in Costa Mesa, CA is $4,199 per month. This is about 115% 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 $2,475 per month. That is about $175 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Costa Mesa, CA?There are 240 available rental listings in Costa Mesa, CA.
- What are some zip codes in Costa Mesa, CA?
- 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.