Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Apartments Under $800
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Studio $753+Base rent4.0 (7)2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
Apartments Under $1,300
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Studio $1,213Base rent8102 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
Apartments Under $1,500
Apartments Under $2,000
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1 bd $1,905+2 bd $2,300Base rent3.0 (3)18700 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,975Base rent19391 Newhaven Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Dog friendly • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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Studio $1,995+1 bd $2,247Base rent4.0 (5)17301 Keelson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Apartments Under $2,200
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Studio $2,172+1 bd $2,239+2 bd $2,579+Base rent4.0 (41)3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
Apartments Under $2,300
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Studio $3,500+1 bd $2,200+2 bd $3,900Base rent4.0 (43)635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,2002 bd $2,750Base rent4.0 (18)2300 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,200+2 bd $2,500+Base rent5.0 (4)19221 Delaware, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,250Total monthly cost2621 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing2151 Orange Ave., 2152 Elden Ave., 2160 Elden Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,295Total monthly cost1887 Monrovia, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $2,2951 bd $2,5302 bd $2,965+Base rent4.5 (14)845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,335+Base rent3.5 (2)8450 Atlanta Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Studio $2,394+1 bd $2,516+2 bd $3,466+Base rent4.0 (14)2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,694+1 bd $2,770+2 bd $3,563+Base rent4.5 (51)17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $2,830+1 bd $3,158+2 bd $4,448+Base rent4.0 (123)4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612Fitness center • Pool • In unit laundry
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2 bd $2,950+Base rent4.0 (11)621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing5.0 (5)843 W. 15Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricingIncome restricted1840 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627In unit laundry • High Speed Internet
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Ask for pricing3.5 (27)2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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Ask for pricing517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704Parking • Pool • In unit laundry
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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 16 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 8 Aug 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average Costa Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 545 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.
Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Costa Mesa, CA has never been easier. We feature 118 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Costa Mesa, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Costa Mesa, CA? The average apartment rent in Costa Mesa is $2,856 per month so any rental south of $2,285 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Costa Mesa, CA rents go as low as $753/mo.