
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $1,000 with Swimming Pool (67 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Crystal Springs

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Broadstone Atlas

The Cartwright

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Park Newport
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Broadstone Archive

Vercanta Newport Beach

The Alton

Pinnacle at MacArthur Place

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The Galleria

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Newport Bay Terrace

2839 S Fairview St

1142 Rutland Rd
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3230 Watermarke Pl

3237 Watermarke Pl
Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,563 | $1,500 | $4,200 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,750 | $8,150 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,975 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,181 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Costa Mesa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Costa Mesa is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa is Parc Derian which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Costa Mesa costs $3,045.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Costa Mesa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 89 regular apartments in Costa Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Costa Mesa?
Cheap apartments in Costa Mesa have an average cost of $716 which is $2,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa.
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