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Apartments For Rent By Owner in Costa Mesa, CA

15 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - 2641 Elden Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,895

    2641 Elden Ave

    2641 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  2. Building Photo - 412 Esther St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    412 Esther St Unit B

    412 Esther St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  3. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,700

    2606 Elden Ave

    2606 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  4. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    1010 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 84

    1010 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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  5. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    365 Hamilton St Unit 3

    365 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  6. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,750

    1519 Orange Ave

    1519 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  7. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,950

    1517 Orange Ave

    1517 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  8. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,695

    985 Valencia St Unit 3

    985 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  9. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,975

    3016 Jeffrey Dr Unit Apartment B

    3016 Jeffrey Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  10. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $7,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,000

    299 Robinhood Ln

    299 Robinhood Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  11. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,450

    20141 Orchid St Unit Orchid

    20141 Orchid St, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  12. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $5,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,200

    205 Cedar St Unit B

    205 Cedar St, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  13. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $6,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,695

    38 Ebb Tide Cir

    38 Ebb Tide Cir, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  14. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    2733 W Keller Ave Unit W Keller Apt 1

    2733 W Keller Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
  15. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,195

    2521 W Sunflower Ave Unit L1

    2521 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Costa Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,563
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Costa Mesa, CA Apartments for Rent

Costa Mesa is home to South Coast Plaza, one of the largest and most renowned shopping destinations in the United States, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which anchors Orange County's thriving performing arts scene. Those looking for apartments for rent in Costa Mesa will find a city that balances suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience, offering a range of housing options from modern apartment communities in the South Coast Metro area to quieter residential settings in neighborhoods like Mesa Verde.

Renting in Costa Mesa provides access to excellent dining and entertainment throughout the city's 16 square miles, along with 26 parks and recreation facilities for outdoor activities. The city sits just one mile from the Pacific Ocean, making beach access easy for residents. Major employment centers and retail hubs are within the city limits, while nearby Interstate 405 and State Route 55 connect renters to the broader Orange County region. Orange Coast College and Vanguard University add educational opportunities to the area, and the annual Orange County Fair brings seasonal entertainment each summer.

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Education

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Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
177 Students
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Estancia High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
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Estancia High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
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California Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
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California Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
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Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
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Heinz Kaiser Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
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Everett A. Rea Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
344 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Costa Mesa, CA

What are the average rent costs in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,563.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,164.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,563.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,053.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,365.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,892.

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