What is the average apartment size in Costa Mesa?

The average size for a Costa Mesa, CA apartment is 848 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa is $2,842 per month, a 0.77% increase from last years average of $2,820.

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

In Costa Mesa, studios rent for $2,109 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,602 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,178 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,567 per month

What is the average apartment size in Costa Mesa?

The typical apartment in Costa Mesa offers about 848 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 721 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,020 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,252 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 $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 34% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa is $2,842, a 0.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,820.

Studio Apartments at $2,109 offer the most budget-friendly option with 473 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $2,602, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,178 offer 1,020 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,252 sq ft) for $3,567, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Costa Mesa, CA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,842	848 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,109	473 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,602	721 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,178	1,020 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,567	1,252 sq. ft.

Costa Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Costa Mesa, CA have increased by 0.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,820 to $2,842.

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

The largest share of rentals in Costa Mesa, CA (34%) fall between $2,501-$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.

How Costa Mesa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Costa Mesa	$2,842
Los Angeles	$2,741
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,967
San Francisco	$3,789
Oakland	$2,626
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Anaheim	$2,470
Santa Ana	$2,726
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,824
Fullerton, CA	$2,528
Newport Beach, CA	$3,728
Irvine, CA	$3,240
Downey, CA	$2,266
Orange, CA	$2,797
Buena Park, CA	$2,354
Norwalk, CA	$2,354

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.