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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA. 144 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    Studio $753+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (7)
    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with chairs
    Rent specials
    1 bd $1,775
    2 bd $2,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a swimming pool with trees and apartments in the background
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $1,863
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online
  • a living room with couches and a table and a window
    Rent specials 4 units available
    1 bd $1,895+
    2 bd $2,409
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (27)
    2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,100

  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a coffee table.
    Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $2,006+
    2 bd $2,344+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.0 (3)
    18700 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • the exterior of an apartment building with a sidewalk
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,095
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (1)
    7902 Holt Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    Apply online

Apartments Under $2,200

  • A kitchen with a dining table set for four.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,150
    2 bd $2,750
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (18)
    2300 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a granite countertop.
    Rent specials New units available
    1 bd $2,195
    2 bd $2,795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (2)
    8450 Atlanta Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $2,300

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    New units available
    Studio $3,500+
    1 bd $2,200+
    2 bd $3,900
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (43)
    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops
    Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,200+
    2 bd $2,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (3)
    19221 Delaware, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    Apply online
  • a white house with a balcony and trees
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,222
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    1840 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Apply online
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top oven.
    Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $2,275
    1 bd $2,247+
    2 bd $2,770
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    17301 Keelson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and counter tops and a window
    New units available Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,250
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    2621 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a counter top
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    2151 Orange Ave., 2152 Elden Ave., 2160 Elden Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    New units available 23 units available
    Studio $2,282+
    1 bd $2,500+
    2 bd $3,338+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (13)
    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • a living room with a white couch and a tv
    Rent specials 7 units available
    Studio $2,350
    1 bd $2,565+
    2 bd $2,880+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (14)
    845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a long counter
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,385+
    2 bd $2,895
    3 bd $3,305+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (3)
    1549 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    New units available 10 units available
    1 bd $2,460+
    2 bd $3,016
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (40)
    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with a gray couch and two gray chairs at Harvard Manor, Irvine, CA
    Only 3 units left
    1 bd $2,505+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    Apply online
  • a living room with furniture and a sliding glass door
    Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,810
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    5.0 (5)
    843 W. 15Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with two leather chairs and a view of a golf simulator
    Rent specials New units available
    Studio $2,880+
    1 bd $3,184+
    2 bd $3,972+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (123)
    4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
    2 bd $2,950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (11)
    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    New units available 18 units available
    1 bd $2,954+
    2 bd $3,786+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (51)
    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • A living room with a grey sofa and a blue armchair.
    Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    8102 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    Pet friendly
  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    Rent specials
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    Pet friendly
7-18-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,200 and $3,600.

How many cheap rentals are available in Costa Mesa, CA on RentCafe?

There are 23 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 7 Jun 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average Costa Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 552 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

Cheap apartments in Costa Mesa, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

A cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.