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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Bristol2831
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol2831

2831 Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Casa Serena Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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994 Valencia St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia St

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pacifica Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Apartments

710 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Casa Blanca
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Blanca

2115 Placentia AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Mancha Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Mancha Apartments

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

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Leeward Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leeward Apartments

2020 Fullerton AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Monte Sereno Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

1800 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

400 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pointe Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Mesa

365 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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584 Hamilton St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

584 Hamilton St

584 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Mesa Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Pines

2650 Harla AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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Mesa View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa View Apartments

1945-1965 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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property at 1001 W Stevens Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707
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$2,000 - $3,000
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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708

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Fairview Green
$2,270 - $3,088

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Base Rent$2,270 - $3,088

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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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 $3,018.

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 83 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 $633 which is $2,385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa.

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