What is the average apartment size in Costa Mesa?

The average size for a Costa Mesa, CA apartment is 850 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Costa Mesa?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Costa Mesa is $2,829 per month, a 0.55% increase from last year’s average of $2,814.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Costa Mesa?

In Costa Mesa, studios rent for $2,133 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,616 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,134 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,478 per month

What is the average apartment size in Costa Mesa?

The typical apartment in Costa Mesa offers about 850 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Costa Mesa?

Studio apartments in Costa Mesa average 473 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 722 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,024 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,254 sq. ft.

Costa Mesa, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Costa Mesa?

The typical rent budget in Costa Mesa ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Costa Mesa?

In Costa Mesa, 61% of households rent while 39% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa is $2,829, a 0.55% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,814.

Studio Apartments at $2,133 offer the most budget-friendly option with 473 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $2,616, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,134 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,254 sq ft) for $3,478, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Costa Mesa, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,829	850 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,133	473 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,616	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,134	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,478	1,254 sq. ft.

Costa Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Costa Mesa, CA have increased by 0.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,814 to $2,829.

What's the typical rent budget in Costa Mesa, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Costa Mesa, CA (35%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Costa Mesa, CA?

25,241 or 61% of the households in Costa Mesa, CA are renter-occupied while 16,387 or 39% are owner-occupied.

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How Costa Mesa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Costa Mesa	$2,829
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Anaheim	$2,481
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,801
Santa Ana, CA	$2,722
Fullerton, CA	$2,530
Newport Beach, CA	$3,760
Irvine, CA	$3,347
Orange, CA	$2,799
Downey, CA	$2,286
Buena Park, CA	$2,378
Norwalk, CA	$2,296

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Costa Mesa apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.