
Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (282 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Harbor at Mesa Verde

Pacific Villas

Harbor Village Apartments

Casa Victoria Apartments

Apex Apartment Homes

AVA Newport

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Bay Breeze
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Pinecreek Apartments

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Westbay Eldon Apartments

AtWater Cove

The Parsons

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

South Coast Fountains

Westbay Apartments

eaves South Coast

Baywind Apartment Homes
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South Pointe

Villa Siena

Pinecreek Village Apartments

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985 Valencia St, Unit 3

The Enclave at South Coast

Westside Apartments

Olive Tree

The Grand Costa Mesa

Charle Square Apartments

Madison Newport Apartment Homes
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Missions at Back Bay

Newport Palms Apartments

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365 Hamilton St, Unit 2

Villa Nova Townhomes

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412 Esther St, Unit B

The Village at South Coast

Lux Costa Mesa

Wimbledon Glen

Eastside Apartments

Eastside Haven at 17th
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1978 Maple Ave

379 Hamilton St

994 Valencia St

1587 Coriander Dr

1995-1999 Maple St

121 E Bay St

2977 Mendoza Dr

2040 Orange Ave

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3487A

555 Paularino Ave
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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 Luxury Studio Apartments | $2,576 | $1,628 | $4,325 |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,750 | $8,410 |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,261 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa Luxury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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
Estancia High School
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 577 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,628 to $4,325 with an average price of $2,576.
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 $1,750 to $8,410 with an average monthly rent of $3,190.
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 $1,950 to $15,135. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,056.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 355 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,595 to $20,000 - averaging $6,261 for the location.
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