3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (359 Rentals)

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1798 Pomona Ave
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1798 Pomona Ave

1798 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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3106 Ginger Ave
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3106 Ginger Ave

3106 Ginger AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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322 Ogle St
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322 Ogle St

322 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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151 Albert Pl
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151 Albert Pl

151 Albert PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1924 Maple Ave
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1924 Maple Ave

1924 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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592 Hamilton St
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592 Hamilton St

592 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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432 Hamilton St
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432 Hamilton St

432 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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152 19th St
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152 19th St

152 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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984 Mission Dr
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984 Mission Dr

984 Mission DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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977 Valencia St
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977 Valencia St

977 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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359 Nassau Rd
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359 Nassau Rd

359 Nassau RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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998 Valencia St
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998 Valencia St

998 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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2268 Pamela Ln
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2268 Pamela Ln

2268 Pamela LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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118 Magnolia
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118 Magnolia

118 MagnoliaCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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985 Valencia St
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985 Valencia St

985 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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2231 Pacific
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2231 Pacific

2231 PacificCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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3106 Mace Ave
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3106 Mace Ave

3106 Mace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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1599 Coriander Dr
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1599 Coriander Dr

1599 Coriander DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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2463 Elden Ave
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2463 Elden Ave

2463 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2872 La Salle Ave
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2872 La Salle Ave

2872 La Salle AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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1016 Valencia St
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1016 Valencia St

1016 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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913-919 W 18th St
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913-919 W 18th St

913-919 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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3103 Ginger Ave
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3103 Ginger Ave

3103 Ginger AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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3107 Mace Ave
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3107 Mace Ave

3107 Mace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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2873 Mendoza Dr
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2873 Mendoza Dr

2873 Mendoza DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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765 Shalimar Dr
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765 Shalimar Dr

765 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2522 Elden Ave
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2522 Elden Ave

2522 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2677 Orange Ave
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2677 Orange Ave

2677 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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302-312 E 20th St
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302-312 E 20th St

302-312 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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995 Valencia St
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995 Valencia St

995 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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2155 Canyon Dr
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2155 Canyon Dr

2155 Canyon DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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998 El Camino Dr
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998 El Camino Dr

998 El Camino DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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1540 Coriander Dr
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1540 Coriander Dr

1540 Coriander DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 01, 2025

There are currently 45 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Costa Mesa, CA that range in price from $3,095 to $8,520. Westside Costa Mesa, Orange County Airport and College Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Westside Costa Mesa17$3,922$3,095
Orange County Airport12$4,332$3,504
College Park5$3,800$3,095
East Side Costa Mesa5$3,922$3,095
Cornerstone4$3,814$3,095
Bungalows at Bay Street2$3,752$3,400

Largest Available Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is found at Metropolis Apartments in the Turtle Rock neighborhood and is 1,726 square feet priced from $5,131. Harbor at Mesa Verde in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,645 square feet and currently listed start at $3,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Metropolis ApartmentsPinnacle w Lofts1,726 Sq Ft$5,131
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan C2T1,645 Sq Ft$3,750
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeC2-R1,456 Sq Ft$4,059
Blue SolThe San Clemente1,448 Sq Ft$4,291
Villas Fashion IslandPlan S1,389 Sq Ft$7,920
Rize IrvineC11,382 Sq Ft$5,547

Cheapest Available Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 01, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Costa Mesa, CA is the Newport Model starting from $3,297 at Villa Siena in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom is the Plan G Model at Harbor Village Apartments starting at $3,400 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa is currently $5,732. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Costa Mesa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa SienaNewport$3,297
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan G$3,400
Huntington VistaGranada$3,424
Fairview GreenExtra Large 3 Bed 1.5 Bath$3,425
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsDeauville$3,504
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan C2T$3,750
Costa Mesa Family Village3 Bedroom$3,910
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeC2-R$4,059
The Marke Apartment CommunityPlan C1$4,180
Newport North Apartment HomesPlan 7$4,265

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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 3 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Costa Mesa is at Villa Siena listed at $3,297.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa is $5,732.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,726 square feet unit starting from $5,131 at Metropolis Apartments.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Costa Mesa is currently 1,629 sq ft.

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