Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Apartments Under $2,000
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1 bd $1,895+2 bd $2,409Base rent3.5 (27)2201 S. Pacific Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704Apply 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
Apartments Under $2,200
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1 bd $2,079+2 bd $2,344+Base rent3.0 (3)18700 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,1502 bd $2,750Base rent4.0 (18)2300 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,1952 bd $2,795+Base rent3.5 (2)8450 Atlanta Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Apartments Under $2,400
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Studio $3,500+1 bd $2,200+Base rent4.0 (43)635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $2,200+2 bd $2,500+Base rent5.0 (3)19221 Delaware, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Apply online • Parking • Pool
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1 bd $2,245+2 bd $2,855+Base rent4.0 (40)3124 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92707Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,2901 bd $2,505+2 bd $2,965+Base rent4.5 (14)845 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,297+1 bd $2,504+2 bd $3,344+Base rent4.0 (14)2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $2,385+2 bd $2,8953 bd $3,305+Base rent3.5 (3)1549 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663Apply online • Cat friendly
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Apartments Under $2,600
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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
Apartments Under $2,800
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1 bd $2,615+Base rent Income restricted21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
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1 bd $2,719+2 bd $3,716+Base rent4.5 (51)17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
Apartments Under $3,000
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1 bd $2,8102 bd $3,100Base rent5.0 (5)843 W. 15Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $2,830+1 bd $3,160+2 bd $3,972+Base rent4.0 (123)4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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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 pricing4.0 (3)241 Avocado Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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1887 Monrovia, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
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2621 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626Pool • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
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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 pricing8102 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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Ask for pricing4.5 (15)2810 17Th Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Ask for pricing517 South Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
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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 13 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Costa Mesa, CA were last updated on 18 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average Costa Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 582 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 136 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 $2,861 per month so any rental south of $2,289 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Costa Mesa, CA rents go as low as $1,895/mo.