Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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1 bd $2,383+2 bd $3,101+Base rent4.5 (14)2400 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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3 bd $3,770+Base rent1981 Wallace Avenue C101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Dishwasher
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1 bd $2,435+Base rent4.0 (8)550 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,6542 bd $2,945Total monthly cost4.5 (7)1500 Mesa Verde Drive E., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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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 $3,300+2 bd $3,950+Total monthly cost313 & 325 E 17Th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,383+2 bd $3,101+Base rent4.5 (14)2400 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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2 bd $2,965+Base rent4.5 (14)845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,250Total monthly cost2621 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $2,405+2 bd $3,040+3 bd $4,170Base rent4.0 (35)655 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,350+1 bd $2,7352 bd $3,050+Base rent4.5 (27)1142 Buckingham Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Dog friendly • Parking
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3 bd $3,770+Base rent1981 Wallace Avenue C101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Dishwasher
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1 bd $2,380+2 bd $3,090+3 bd $4,070Base rent4.0 (27)1000 South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $2,683+2 bd $2,905+Total monthly cost4.0 (12)1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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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Studio $2,726+1 bd $2,973+2 bd $3,653+Base rent4.5 (1)125 Baker Street East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,400Base rent2151 Orange Ave., 2152 Elden Ave., 2160 Elden Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $3,300+2 bd $3,950+Total monthly cost313 East 17Th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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2 bd $3,975+Total monthly cost325 East 17Th Place, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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Only 1 unit left3 bd $4,995Base rent4.0 (1)2558 Orange Ave #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online • Pet friendly -
Only 2 units left2 bd $2,1003 bd $2,800Base rent4.5 (2)398 W. Wilson St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627Apply online -
Ask for pricing4.0 (3)151 East 21St Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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Ask for pricing4.0 (2)381 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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1 bd $2,4952 bd $3,225+Base rent4.5 (6)685 W. 18Th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly
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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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When were prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA last updated?
Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 25 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in Costa Mesa, CA?
The best apartments in Costa Mesa, CA are: Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Family Village, Park Mesa Villas, Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community and Pinecreek Apartments.
What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,812.
What is the price range for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The price range for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,350 and $3,600.
What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,200 and $6,806.
What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,250 and $7,939.
What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,380 and $5,000.
What type of rental buildings are in Costa Mesa, CA?
In Costa Mesa 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 20% of Costa Mesa's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.
What do typical apartment communities look like in Costa Mesa, CA?
The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Costa Mesa are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, 19% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 93% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 2% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.
What apartment floorplans are common in Costa Mesa, CA?
Rental apartments in Costa Mesa come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 7% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 39% of all rentals in Costa Mesa. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
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