
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $1,628 with Washer/Dryer (37 Rentals)
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Ponderosa Mobile Estates

Harbor at Mesa Verde

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

279 E 20th St

AtWater Cove

1978 Maple Ave

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Broadstone Archive

3237 Watermarke Pl

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Vercanta Newport Beach

The Residences on Jamboree

2817 S Center St

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Sofi Irvine

3500 S Greenville St

3230 Watermarke Pl

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1106 Scholarship

Aspen Village

The Royce
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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 | $1,628 | $4,325 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $1,750 | $8,410 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,279 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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 $2,167.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?
The cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Costa Mesa costs $3,019.
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 78 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 $634 which is $2,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa.
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