
Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $500 (333 Rentals)


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Villa Siena

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2621 Harbor Blvd.

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AtWater Cove

Missions at Back Bay

South Pointe

The Village at South Coast

Wimbledon Glen

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Park Mesa Villas

Sunset Bay III Apartment Community

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

The Parsons

Pinecreek Village Apartments

580 Anton

Olive Tree

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

The Enclave at South Coast

Westside Apartments

Newport Palms Apartments

365 Hamilton St, Unit 3

Villa Nova Townhomes

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412 Esther St, Unit B

Lux Costa Mesa

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881 Capital St, Unit #B

Eastside Haven at 17th

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2641 Elden Ave, Unit A

117 Lexington Ln, Unit 1 Room for Rent

994 Valencia St

931 W 19th St, Unit 10
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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 | $2,639 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,063 | $1,000 | $6,625 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,859 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,200 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa
How much are Studio apartments in Costa Mesa?
There are currently 580 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,481 to $3,733 with an average price of $2,639.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Costa Mesa Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Costa Mesa ranges from $1,000 to $6,625 with an average monthly rent of $3,063.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Costa Mesa cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Costa Mesa range from $1,808 to $10,673. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,859.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 358 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,088 to $35,000 - averaging $6,200 for the location.
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