
Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (279 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Costa Mirage

Westlake Village

Harbor at Mesa Verde

Westbay Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments

Casa Victoria Apartments

Bay Breeze

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Pinecreek Apartments

Pacific Villas
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Newport Village Apartments

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Missions at Back Bay

Westbay Eldon Apartments

The Grand Costa Mesa

South Coast Fountains

The Parsons

Villa Siena

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Wimbledon Glen
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Park Mesa Villas

AtWater Cove

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

South Pointe

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

The Village at South Coast

Pinecreek Village Apartments

The Enclave at South Coast

Olive Tree

Newport Palms Apartments
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580 Anton

Westside Apartments

365 Hamilton St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Villa Nova Townhomes

Lux Costa Mesa

Eastside Apartments

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343 Cabrillo St, Unit C, Unit C

Eastside Haven at 17th

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236 Camellia Ln, Unit B, Unit B

Bay Street Apartments

221 Cabrillo St

1995-1999 Maple St

1978 Maple Ave

1519 Orange Ave

2985 Mendoza Dr

555 Paularino Ave

2151 Pacific Ave

1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID10858A

2175 Pacific Ave, Unit C3, Unit C3

180 Rochester St
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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 Luxury Studio Apartments | $2,517 | $1,300 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $1,900 | $7,495 |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,368 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa
How much are Studio apartments in Costa Mesa?
There are currently 579 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,300 to $3,733 with an average price of $2,517.
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 $1,900 to $7,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,944.
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 $2,450 to $10,696. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,800.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 353 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,088 to $35,000 - averaging $6,368 for the location.
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