2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (752 Rentals)

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707 W 18th St
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707 W 18th St

707 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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711 W 18th St
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711 W 18th St

711 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2025 Laurie Ln
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2025 Laurie Ln

2025 Laurie LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1798 Pomona Ave
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1798 Pomona Ave

1798 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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207 E 16th Pl
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207 E 16th Pl

207 E 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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283 Knox St
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283 Knox St

283 Knox StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 21, 2025

There are currently 639 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $2,450 to $11,500. 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 Airport255$3,652$2,669
Westside Costa Mesa160$3,335$2,450
East Side Costa Mesa93$3,214$2,450
Downtown Costa Mesa40$3,006$2,450
Cornerstone39$3,170$2,450
College Park38$3,072$2,450
Bungalows at Bay Street13$3,170$2,595
Newport Heights1$3,400$3,400

Largest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Astoria at Central Park West in the Westpark neighborhood and is 2,342 square feet priced from $8,473. Elements Apartments* 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
Astoria at Central Park WestBeverly Hills - Penthouse2,342 Sq Ft$8,473
Elements Apartments*Elements_Metal-2E1,774 Sq Ft$5,465
Metropolis ApartmentsIcon w Loft1,530 Sq Ft$4,798
The CarlyleResidence 31,491 Sq Ft$4,404
3400 Avenue Of The ArtsDesign 2D Premier1,460 Sq Ft$3,729
AurumB3 Loft1,395 Sq Ft$6,965
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 41,376 Sq Ft$4,790
Villas Fashion IslandPlan Q1,348 Sq Ft$7,975

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 21, 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 2BR/1BA Model at Westbay Eldon Apartments starting at $2,500 in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $3,966. 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
Westbay Eldon Apartments2BR/1BA$2,500
Valley Park2 Bed 1.5 Bath$2,539
Apex ApartmentsTwo bedroom / One bath Medium$2,550
Costa MirageTwo Bedroom$2,550
Casa Victoria Apartments2BR/1.5BA$2,550
Sea Environment Apartments2x1$2,650
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths$2,650
Pacific Villas2 Bed 1 Bath$2,655
Sea Breeze Rental Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath$2,680

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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 #85

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

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 $3,966.

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 2,342 square feet unit starting from $8,473 at Astoria at Central Park West.

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 1,100 sq ft.

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