2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (788 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3
$2,695
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3

985 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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1517 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 24, 2026

There are currently 388 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $2,450 to $10,485. 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 Airport161$3,950$2,632
Westside Costa Mesa113$3,299$2,450
East Side Costa Mesa46$3,246$2,450
Cornerstone21$3,162$2,450
College Park19$3,080$2,450
Downtown Costa Mesa14$3,138$2,450
Bungalows at Bay Street11$3,042$2,595
Newport Heights3$3,975$3,795

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 1,589 square feet priced from $5,566. Colony at Fashion Island in the UC Irvine neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,546 square feet and currently listed start at $6,075. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Astoria at Central Park WestSan Diego 21,589 Sq Ft$5,566
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 51,546 Sq Ft$6,075
Halcyon HouseB161,521 Sq Ft$6,683
Axis 2300 Apartments23NBS1,495 Sq Ft$4,160
The CarlyleResidence 31,491 Sq Ft$4,369
Elements Apartments*Elements_Wood-2D21,372 Sq Ft$4,270
Metropolis ApartmentsPortal1,355 Sq Ft$4,069
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan H1,350 Sq Ft$3,497
Villas Fashion IslandPlan P1,344 Sq Ft$7,295
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 2D1,318 Sq Ft$3,247

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 24, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Plan 2A Model starting from $2,439 at Valley Park in the Fountain Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom is the Two bedroom / One bath Medium Model at Apex Apartment Homes starting at $2,450 in the Cornerstone neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $4,032. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley ParkPlan 2A$2,439
Apex Apartment HomesTwo bedroom / One bath Medium$2,450
Westbay Eldon Apartments2BR/1BA$2,500
Casa Victoria Apartments2BR/1.5BA$2,550
La Paz Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,595
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan D$2,595
Sea Environment Apartments2x1$2,600
South Coast Racquet Club2.1x$2,639
Palm Island 55+ Active Senior CommunityCayman$2,645
Pacific Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath A Location$2,685

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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.

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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 Valley Park listed at $2,439.

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 $4,032.

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 1,589 square feet unit starting from $5,566 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 1,070 sq ft.

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