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Houses for Rent in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA

24 Rentals Available Nearby
Houses for Rent in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA. 24 Rentals Available Nearby
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    82 Shearwater Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    3 BEDS $3,700
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    15 Rana, Irvine, CA 94612
    3 BEDS $4,000
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    8 Landport, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    4 BEDS $9,000
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    20111 Glacier Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    5 BEDS $10,000
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    24 Cape Andover, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    4 BEDS $14,000
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    366 East 15Th Street Unit C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    3 BEDS $5,200
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    1912 Port Cardiff Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    5 BEDS $19,000
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    18745 Paseo Picasso, Irvine, CA 92603
    3 BEDS $4,975
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    1949 Port Cardigan Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    5 BEDS $16,500
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    1943 Port Carney Pl, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    5 BEDS $11,900
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    781 Seadrift Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    4 BEDS $5,300
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    781 Seadrift Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    4 BEDS $5,500
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    1015 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    3 BEDS $6,200
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    13132 Laburnum Dr, Tustin, CA 92780
    4 BEDS $4,995
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    G&M Beach Properties, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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    1315 Alabama St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    3 BEDS $7,500
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    9 Agostino, Newport Beach, CA 92657
    5 BEDS $15,500
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    606 9Th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    3 BEDS $12,000
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    12602 Citruswood Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840
    3 BEDS $6,000
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    423 11Th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    4 BEDS $9,000
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    426 12Th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    4 BEDS $8,500
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    519 22Nd St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    3 BEDS $10,000
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    158 North Center St., Orange, CA 92866
    2 BEDS $4,950
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    2047 S Margie Ln, Anaheim, CA 92802
    4 BEDS $5,500
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    865 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92867
    2 BEDS $2,800
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South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA rent trends

Rental prices in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA have decreased by 0.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,125 to $3,111.

Average rent in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA

$3,111/mo South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA is around $3,111.

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

    A share of 22% of apartments in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA have the cheapest rents between $2,001-$2,500. Around 25% of South Coast Metro's apartments have monthly rents between $2,501-$3,000. There are 53% of apartments with rents between > $3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA (53%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Coast Metro, CA

    60 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    39 /100
    Some Transit
    54 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 60, Transit Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 54

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA?

    Renting a house in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA?

    Houses for rent in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA are usually located in non-central areas.

    South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA demographics

    • 50,569Total Population
    • 24,657 Female
      25,912 Male
    • 37Median Age

    In total, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA has 50,569 residents, 24,657 women and 25,912 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Coast Metro’s population is 37.

    South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA households

    • 11,541 Family
      7,943 Non-family
    • 5,008 Children
      14,476 No Children
    • 19,484Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $117,627Median Household Income

    There is a total of 19,484 households in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA. Of these, 5,008 have children and 14,476 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 11,541 family households and 7,943 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Coast Metro is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Coast Metro equals $117,627, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,555.

    South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA have no high school education, 21% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 31% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA

    You know it’s time for a change, and snatching your dream house might be the perfect way to start. If you’re not sure where to look, we’ll give you a tip. About 25 rental homes are located in South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA, ranging in price from $2,800 to $15,500. Whether you’re looking for duplexes, townhouses or single family homes for rent, you’re sure to find what you need. The average rent for a South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA property is about $7,492, but if you’re looking for cheap houses for rent, take a look at 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom properties, which are likely to be more affordable.

    Renting a house. It’s a family affair!

    Single family homes have long been an attractive option for family oriented people. If you have a big family, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom properties might be the right fit for you. To find the home of your dreams, don’t forget to use the filters on RentCafe, so you can be sure that you’re not wasting any time looking at properties that don’t interest you. Soon enough you will be enjoying the privacy and comfort of your new home, without any noises coming from the upstairs neighbors. Don’t forget about the added benefit of having a backyard, a safe place for your children and family pet, where you can also try your hand at gardening and, why not, grow your own organic vegetables. Don’t forget to ask your landlord for permission in writing before you make any changes to the landscape. If one of the 25 South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA homes for rent is the right one for you, you can apply for a lease online right here on RentCafe.

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