Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Tap the badge for more details.
-

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Deals & Discount Filters
All Filters

Deals & Discounts

Price Range

–

Beds & Baths

Beds

Baths

Home Type

Pet Policy

Interior & Community Amenities

    • See More
    • See Less

Speciality Housing

Keyword Search

Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

74 Rentals
.
  6. |
    3 BEDS
    $4,959
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,950 - $5,209
    Required Monthly Fees$9
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,959 - $5,218

    The Carlyle

    18880 Douglas, Irvine, CA 92612
    (657) 300-5460
  22. Building Photo - 11115 Slater Ave
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    11115 Slater Ave

    11115 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  23. Building Photo - 184 E 19th St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,950

    184 E 19th St Unit BACK

    184 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Apply
  24. Building Photo - 236 Camellia Ln
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $6,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,500

    236 Camellia Ln Unit B

    236 Camellia Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Apply
  25. 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    380 W Wilson St Unit F104

    380 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Apply
  26. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $4,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,500

    3401 S Main St Unit H

    3401 S Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Apply
  27. Building Photo - 2521 W Sunflower Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,199
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,199
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,199

    2521 W Sunflower Ave Unit J 12

    2521 W Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
  31. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $4,995

    1786 Iowa St

    1786 Iowa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  38. Building Photo - 13 Balboa Blvd
    3 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $15,000

    13 Balboa Blvd

    13 Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Showing 42 of 68 results, Page 1 of 2

Costa Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,528
(All bedrooms and property types)
Learn more about
Average Rent in Costa Mesa
7

School Rating

out of 10 Rating
Learn more about
Schools in Costa Mesa

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.

Renting in Costa Mesa

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

GreatSchools Rating
Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Estancia High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Back Bay High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Coastline ROP

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
Students
GreatSchools Rating
California Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Everett A. Rea Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Adams Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students
GreatSchools Rating
Sonora Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
Students

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

Apartments for Rent Near Costa Mesa

Specialty Housing

Choose by Amenities

Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent in Your Budget

tooltips

I would like to...
0 out of 400 characters
By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to... By clicking above, you agree we may pass along your info so this property or the property’s affiliates can email, call, text, or autodial you to follow up and for any purpose. You also agree to Apartmentfinder.com’s Privacy Statement and Terms of Service. Consent is not a condition for services. Message and data rates may apply. Read More Read Less

Submitting Request

Thank You

Your email has been sent.

Learn about our ratings.