2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $2,500 (30 Rentals)

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Sundance West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Casa Serena Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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584 Hamilton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

584 Hamilton St

584 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Mancha Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

La Mancha Apartments

778 Scott PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pacifica Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Apartments

710 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 East 18th
2 Bedroom Apartments

145 East 18th

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Seashore Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashore Apartments

19822 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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1601 E 15th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 E 15th St

1601 E 15th StNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Rutland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutland Apartments

1170 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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1142 Rutland Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1142 Rutland Rd

1142 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Westview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

737-741 Amigos WayNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 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 $2,355.

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 $3,959.

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 $5,625 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 1,106 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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