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2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 16, 2025

There are currently 490 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $2,320 to $9,690. Orange County Airport, Westside Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Orange County Airport188$3,817$2,551
Westside Costa Mesa140$3,256$2,320
East Side Costa Mesa56$3,167$2,320
Cornerstone42$3,145$2,320
College Park31$3,125$2,320
Bungalows at Bay Street18$3,125$2,395
Downtown Costa Mesa15$3,092$2,320

Largest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Halcyon House in the Avenue One neighborhood and is 2,052 square feet priced from $6,815. Elements in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,774 square feet and currently listed start at $5,465. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Halcyon HouseB18TH2,052 Sq Ft$6,815
Elements2E1,774 Sq Ft$5,465
Astoria at Central Park WestBel Air1,772 Sq Ft$5,049
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 51,546 Sq Ft$6,050
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacedOrsay1,525 Sq Ft$3,347
3400 Avenue of the ArtsDesign 2D Premier1,460 Sq Ft$3,706
The Residences on JamboreeB2E1,432 Sq Ft$4,119
MetropolisSync1,423 Sq Ft$3,926
AurumB3 Loft1,395 Sq Ft$6,965

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 16, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Cayman Model starting from $2,300 at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community in the South Harbor neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom is the Two bedroom / One bath Medium Model at Apex Apartments starting at $2,450 in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,954. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityCayman$2,300
Apex ApartmentsTwo bedroom / One bath Medium$2,450
Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St2 Bed + 1 Bath$2,495
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 2$2,515
Missions at Back Bay2 Bedroom$2,551
Fairview GreenMedium 2 Bed 1 Bath$2,566
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath$2,587
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom$2,595
Park PacificPlan B$2,600
Sea Environment Apartments2x1$2,650

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Costa Mesa Overview

Costa Mesa is the heartbeat of Orange County in many ways, just an arm's stretch to first-class shopping, dining, colleges and beaches, as well as minutes from renowned cultural arts venues and hundreds of major employers. Apartment living in Costa Mesa means quick and easy freeway access to the entire SoCal lifestyle!

Why live in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa apartments put you right in the center of the OC, within about 15 minutes of everything – rather than 30 minutes or more. Exits off the 405 give direct access to the world-famous coastlines of Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach for surfing, bonfires, rollerblading and pier fishing. Costa Mesa itself has 28 parks and two municipal golf courses, so you can easily hop a bus for some local outdoor fun. Shopping is a major thing, with more than 250 boutiques and restaurants at South Coast Plaza, and some interesting indie shops at The Lab, The Camp and the SoCo Collection.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #86

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Costa Mesa is at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community listed at $2,300.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,954.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 2,052 square feet unit starting from $6,815 at Halcyon House.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Costa Mesa is currently 1,439 sq ft.

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