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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    77
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    2810 WARNER AVE, IRVINE, CA 92606
    STUDIO $753+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove top oven.
    6
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    1602 North Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $1,735

Apartments Under $1,900

  • a swimming pool with trees and apartments in the background
    60
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    225 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a bar and a living room with chairs
    21
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    510 MORTIMER ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
    STUDIO $1,800
    1 BED $1,950
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    65
    Today

    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,850+
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a microwave
    16
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    2810 17Th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Apartments Under $2,000

  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a coffee table.
    28
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    18700 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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    1 BED $1,904+
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  • a small kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator
    34
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    17301 Keelson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,119+
    2 BEDS $2,829

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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops
    84
    Today

    19221 Delaware, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    1 BED $2,000+
    2 BEDS $2,300+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven.
    28
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    807-811 W. 15Th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,025

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  • A large building with a pool in the middle of it.
    15
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    2015 N. Bush St. 202, Santa Ana, CA 92706
    1 BED $2,050
    2 BEDS $2,200+
  • a living room with white furniture and a glass staircase
    47
    Today

    6200 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    1 BED $2,095
    2 BEDS $2,784+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $2,099+
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
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Apartments Under $2,200

  • the swimming pool at the apartments for rent
    59
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    517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,125
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    16
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    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,180+
    1 BED $2,509+
    2 BEDS $3,152+

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  • a living room with a pool and a blue table
    134
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    3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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    1 BED $2,185+
    2 BEDS $2,545+
  • a living room with white couches and a tv on the wall
    6
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    8081 Holland Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    1 BED $2,238+
    2 BEDS $2,549+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and a long counter
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    1549 NV, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    1 BED $2,395+
    2 BEDS $2,795
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    53
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,446+
    2 BEDS $2,949+
    3 BEDS $3,785+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances.
    20
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    6401 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,574+
    2 BEDS $2,453+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    19
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    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,608+
    1 BED $2,774+
    2 BEDS $3,834+
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  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
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    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $2,900+
  • a white building with a tree in front of it
    16
    Today

    630 East Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with orange chairs and a couch
    68
    Today

    1440 E. 1St Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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  • the building where the motel is located
    59
    Today

    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
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Getting around in Costa Mesa, CA

49 /100
Car-Dependent
41 /100
Some Transit
70 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 70

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,099 and $3,500.

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

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

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

The average Costa Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 753 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.

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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 128 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 $2,842 per month so any rental south of $2,273 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Costa Mesa, CA rents go as low as $753/mo.

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