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Villa Siena Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Villa Siena Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,362 - 3,723
1250 Adams Avenue Costa Mesa, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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eaves South Coast Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
eaves South Coast Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,320 - 2,985
555 Paularino Avenue Costa Mesa, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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AVA Newport Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
AVA Newport Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,825 - 3,090
1765 Santa Ana Avenue Costa Mesa, CA
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The Village at South Coast Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
The Village at South Coast Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,225 - 2,900
845 Paularino Ave. Costa Mesa, CA
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Villa Nova Townhomes Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Villa Nova Townhomes Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$3,100
2043 Charle St Costa Mesa, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Mesa Verde Perfection! Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$6,200
3133 Bermuda Dr Costa Mesa, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Garden Vista Apartments Llc Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Garden Vista Apartments Llc Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$1,950 - 1,995
366 Avocado St Costa Mesa, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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The Grand Costa Mesa Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
The Grand Costa Mesa Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,240 - 3,430
2855 Pinecreek Dr Costa Mesa, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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The Parsons Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
The Parsons Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,225 - 3,060
2000 Parsons St Costa Mesa, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Mar. 7, 2025
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Park Mesa Villas Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Park Mesa Villas Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,325 - 2,935
550 Paularino Costa Mesa, CA
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Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,402 - 7,306
2400 Harbor Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA
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Eastside Apartments Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Eastside Apartments Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,275 - 3,070
126 E 18th St Costa Mesa, CA
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130 E 20th St Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,275
Costa Mesa, CA
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Ronald Oudiz-1630 Coriander Drive Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Ronald Oudiz-1630 Coriander Drive Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,850
1630 Coriander Dr Costa Mesa, CA
2 BR | Feb. 22, 2025
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Oceanaire Villas Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,195
931 W 19th St Costa Mesa, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Orange Ave Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$3,600
1893 Orange Ave Costa Mesa, CA
2 BR | Apr. 5, 2025
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La Casa Blanca Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$1,995 - 2,295
2115 Placentia Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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Center St. Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Center St. Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$1,850
853 Center St Costa Mesa, CA
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Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$2,195
241 Avocado Street Costa Mesa, CA
1 BR | Mar. 7, 2025
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11407 Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$1,775
2880 La Salle Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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Wallace 1920 Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA
$1,995
1920 Wallace Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,825
1032 W Wilson St Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,400
976 El Camino Dr Costa Mesa, CA
1 BR | Feb. 15, 2025
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$2,850 - 2,900
801 Paularino Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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$3,700
Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,500
2206-14 College Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000
Costa Mesa, CA
4 BR | Mar. 1, 2025
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$3,550
169 Walnut St 164 Walnut St Costa Mesa, CA
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$2,895
Costa Mesa, CA
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$3,150
2312 Santa Ana Ave Costa Mesa, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?

Costa Mesa Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,240 $1,790 - $2,690
1BR $2,350 $2,010 - $2,940
2BR $3,070 $2,600 - $4,040
3BR $3,900 $2,920 - $5,950
4+BR $6,120 $5,000 - $8,900

Find a Costa Mesa Apartment

What was once a small farming community only fifty years ago has grown to a city of over 100,000 people. Costa Mesa is now one of the affluent, mid-sized cities that dot the landscape of Orange County. Retail is now incredibly important to the local economy, and the South Coast Plaza, a huge local mall, is one of the busiest malls in the entire country.

Costa Mesa is also home to Orange Coast College. Education is a very important employing industry in the area, with the College, the Coast Community College District Foundation and the Coast Community College District all being among the 5 largest employers in the city. Orange Coast College has been around the late 1940s, and has grown to a student population of more than 23,000.

When to Search

The high prices of apartments in Costa Mesa means that many people prefer to start their house hunt early, in order to try and find a deal. Spring is a great time to look, as this is when many people have given their notices to vacate before the summer turnover, which is when you see the most people actually moving in and out of their apartments.

Staying in the Know

Along with expensive California housing comes the typical discerning California landlords. A good strategy when applying for an apartment is to have roommates to lower the cost that each individual faces, and ensure that each individual can provide proof of income. This can take the form of scholarships, a job, or a consignor willing to back your rental.

Life in Costa Mesa

Transportation

Costa Mesa benefits from the Orange Country Transportation Authority, which has lines that connect all the small cities throughout the region. The OCTA lines work well for crossing Costa Mesa, and for checking out some of the neighboring communities. With the fantastic weather in the region, as long as you stay relatively close to home a bicycle is a practical vehicle year-round.

Where to play

Entertainment throughout Orange County involves the beach. Although Costa Mesa itself doesn't share the coastline, famous Newport Beach is only a few blocks to the south. If you want to dance the night away, head to the Pierce Street Annex or the Shark Club. An annual event that draws people from throughout Orange Country takes place in the last two weeks of July and the first two of August, when the County fair takes place in Costa Mesa.

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Costa Mesa:
February Rent Report

Welcome to the February 2025 Costa Mesa Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the February 2025 key findings and figures for the Costa Mesa rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Costa Mesa average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Costa Mesa Rent Prices Increase From January to February

Costa Mesa rent prices increased over the last month. From January to February, the city experienced a 0.29% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Costa Mesa one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,388.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from January to February, Costa Mesa experienced a 0.84% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Costa Mesa two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,117.0.

February Prices: Costa Mesa vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Costa Mesa and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Costa Mesa over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Costa Mesa suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Costa Mesa suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Costa Mesa suburbs.

February 2025 Pricing Trends: Costa Mesa vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,052
$3,132
$2,386
$2,333
$1,902
$1,262
$1,246
$1,207
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$1,350
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Costa Mesa Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Costa Mesa over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Costa Mesa average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Costa Mesa one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Costa Mesa and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Costa Mesa and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.