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  3. Building Photo - Costa Mirage
    STUDIO
    $1,875+
    1 BED
    $2,175+
    2 BEDS
    $2,550+
    3 BEDS
    $3,500+

    Costa Mirage

    393 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  16. Building Photo - 1519 Orange Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,650

    1519 Orange Ave

    1519 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  20. Building Photo - 337 Broadway
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,900

    337 Broadway

    337 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  21. Building Photo - 365 Hamilton St
    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
  26. Building Photo - 251 16th Pl
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,100

    251 16th Pl

    251 16th Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  30. Building Photo - 1798 Pomona Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,295

    1798 Pomona Ave

    1798 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  31. Building Photo - 1798 Pomona Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,295
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,295
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,295

    1798 Pomona Ave

    1798 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  32. Building Photo - 788 W 18th St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,695

    788 W 18th St Unit A

    788 W 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  33. 3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $3,695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,695

    789 W 18th St Unit A

    789 W 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  34. Building Photo - 431 W Bay St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $4,450

    431 W Bay St

    431 W Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  36. Building Photo - Blue Sol
    2 BEDS
    $4,588
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,557 - $4,817
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,587 - $4,847

    Blue Sol

    421 Bernard St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  38. Building Photo - 684 Malibu
    3 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $5,300

    684 Malibu

    684 Malibu, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  39. 3 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $6,000

    657 Wedge

    657 Wedge, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 46 cheap apartments available in Downtown Costa Mesa, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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