2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (756 Rentals)

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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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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: November 02, 2025

There are currently 559 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $1,650 to $14,075. 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 Airport258$3,772$2,486
Westside Costa Mesa140$3,195$1,650
East Side Costa Mesa64$3,124$2,320
Cornerstone30$3,107$2,320
College Park26$3,049$2,320
Downtown Costa Mesa23$3,080$1,650
Bungalows at Bay Street16$3,075$2,395
Newport Heights2$3,525$1,650

Largest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Elements Apartments* in the UC Irvine neighborhood and is 1,774 square feet priced from $5,450. Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,772 square feet and currently listed start at $5,180. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-2E1,774 Sq Ft$5,450
Astoria at Central Park WestBel Air1,772 Sq Ft$5,180
Villas Fashion IslandPlan T1,630 Sq Ft$10,885
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 51,546 Sq Ft$6,210
The CarlyleResidence 31,491 Sq Ft$4,404
AurumB3 Loft1,395 Sq Ft$6,965
Halcyon HouseB101,367 Sq Ft$4,805
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePicasso1,318 Sq Ft$3,129
Park Place Apartment HomesPlan 301,316 Sq Ft$4,150
Wimbledon GlenThe Kingston1,307 Sq Ft$3,850

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 02, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Cayman Model starting from $2,299 at Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community in the Valley Adams neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom is the Plan E Model at Harbor Village Apartments starting at $2,495 in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $4,011. 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$2,299
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan E$2,495
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath$2,509
Apex ApartmentsTwo bedroom / One bath Medium$2,550
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom$2,595
Huntington VistaBarcelona$2,614
Sea Environment Apartments2x1$2,650
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths$2,650
Pacific Villas2 Bed 1 Bath$2,655
La Paz Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,695

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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 #80

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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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 $2,299.

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 $4,011.

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 1,774 square feet unit starting from $5,450 at Elements Apartments*.

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 1,351 sq ft.

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