Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

1,257 Rentals

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STUDIO

$2,275+

1 BED

$2,695+

Beach House Apartments

1433 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Call (949) 822-7903
$300 Off

Price Drop. $300 Off

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1 BED

$2,295+

2 BEDS

$3,095+

Newport Bay Terrace

1691 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Call (949) 691-3810
1 BED

$2,300

The Hamilton Apartments

780-790 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (657) 300-4842
STUDIO

$2,300+

1 BED

$2,495+

2 BEDS

$3,010+

The Parsons

2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (657) 279-5317
STUDIO

$2,300

Sandpointe Cove Apartment Homes

1525 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$2,320+

2 BEDS

$2,830+

Casa Del Sol

21661 Brookhurst St, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Call (657) 300-5133
1 BED

$2,333+

2 BEDS

$2,669+

South Coast Racquet Club

1101 W Stevens Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Call (657) 300-5217
1 BED

$2,343

Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 300-5258
1 Month Free

1 Month Free

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1 BED

$2,345+

2 BEDS

$3,015+

The Aspens South Coast

1601 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Call (949) 822-9980
1 BED

$2,345+

2 BEDS

$2,895+

291 Avocado St.

291-293 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (657) 655-2518
1 BED

$2,350

Peartree Apartments

3401 S Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Call (949) 867-7804
STUDIO

$2,365+

1 BED

$2,680+

2 BEDS

$3,090+

Eastside Apartments

126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (657) 300-5250
1 BED

$2,375+

2 BEDS

$2,800+

3400 South Main Street

3400 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Call (657) 300-4981
1 BED

$2,395

2621 Harbor Blvd.

2621 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,395

13731 Olympic Ave

13731 Olympic Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (909) 529-1354
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,395

2849 S Fairview St Unit D

2849 S Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Apply
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,395

1000 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 1

1000 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,395

1000 MacArthur Blvd

1000 MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1 BED

$2,397+

2 BEDS

$3,429+

Pinnacle at MacArthur Place

31 E MacArthur C..., Santa Ana, CA 92707
STUDIO, 1 BATH

$2,399

4881 Birch St

4881 Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Call (855) 893-4901
1 BED

$2,415+

2 BEDS

$2,935+

Park Mesa Villas

550 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 215-4396
1 BED

$2,415+

2 BEDS

$2,980+

The Cape

1000 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 BED

$2,469+

2 BEDS

$2,749+

Villa Siena

1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 312-4793
Good Value

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1 BED

$2,475+

2 BEDS

$2,870+

3 BEDS

$3,985+

South Pointe

655 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 300-5042
1 BED

$2,475+

2 BEDS

$3,158+

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

2400 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 300-4940
2 BEDS

$2,489

Valley Park

17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,495

19859 Kingswood Ln Unit 19859 Kingswood Ln.

19859 Kingswood Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,495

1101 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 219

1101 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1 BED, 1 BATH

$2,495

Los Caballeros #015 Unit 15A

17200 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1 BED

$2,500

Vercanta Newport Beach

1561 Mesa Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Call (657) 300-3827
1 BED

$2,515+

2 BEDS

$2,704+

Newport Palms Apartments

1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (949) 822-8816
STUDIO

$2,515+

1 BED

$2,694+

2 BEDS

$3,147+

3400 Avenue Of The Arts

3400 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Good Value

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1 BED

$2,520+

2 BEDS

$3,020+

3 BEDS

$4,025+

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (949) 867-3733
1 BED

$2,550

Charle Square Apartments

2011-2013 Charle St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Call (657) 300-4598
1 BED

$2,550+

2 BEDS

$3,290+

Aspen Village

3600 Aspen Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92704
2 BEDS

$2,570

Sea Breeze Rental Townhomes

2283 Fountain Way E, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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1 BED

$2,590+

2 BEDS

$3,170+

Pinecreek Village Apartments

1300 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (657) 300-4814
1 BED

$2,595

Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

381 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
STUDIO

$2,596+

1 BED

$2,767+

2 BEDS

$3,684+

3 BEDS

$4,041+

Baker Block

125 Baker St E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$903 Off

Price Drop. $903 Off

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1 BED

$2,597+

2 BEDS

$3,825+

Enzo

3100 Martin, Irvine, CA 92612

Call (949) 792-3379
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,600

1101 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 296

1101 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1 BED

$2,620+

2 BEDS

$2,950+

The Grand Costa Mesa

2855 Pinecreek Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call (949) 541-9023

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Costa Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,520

(All bedrooms and property types)

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Average Rent in Costa Mesa

7

School Rating

out of 10 Rating

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Schools in Costa Mesa

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

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Transportation in Costa Mesa

65

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

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Transportation in Costa Mesa

Renting in Costa Mesa

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 476 Sq Ft $2,098 / mo
1 Bedroom 695 Sq Ft $2,520 / mo
2 Bedrooms 952 Sq Ft $2,976 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,152 Sq Ft $3,343 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,113 Sq Ft $3,829 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
East Side Costa Mesa 629 Sq Ft $2,357/mo
Downtown Costa Mesa 666 Sq Ft $2,445/mo
College Park District 693 Sq Ft $2,602/mo
Westside Costa Mesa 704 Sq Ft $2,607/mo
The Upper Birds 773 Sq Ft $2,786/mo
The Island Streets 775 Sq Ft $2,796/mo
Theatre Arts District 753 Sq Ft $3,282/mo

Getting Around Costa Mesa

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore^® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore^® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore^® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Scores provided by Walk Score^ⓘ

Education

High School Middle School Elementary School

GreatSchools Rating

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,040 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

506 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-6

553 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Adams Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

355 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

545 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Killybrooke Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

423 Students

GreatSchools Rating

California Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

375 Students

Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.

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