
Short Term Lease Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (52 Rentals)
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Higher End Luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa.


Pacific Villas

Harbor at Mesa Verde

Harbor Village Apartments

Casa Victoria Apartments

27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

Bay Breeze

Westbay Eldon Apartments

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

South Coast Fountains
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Baywind Apartment Homes

Pinecreek Village Apartments

Olive Tree

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

Missions at Back Bay

The Village at South Coast

Lux Costa Mesa

Wimbledon Glen

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit GO FL2-ID12710A

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3822A
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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3487A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID10242A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3459A

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12665A

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555 Paularino Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12126A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID3500A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12729A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12419A

Newport Village Apartments

Wallace Court Apartments
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Coastal Heights Senior Living

2678 Santa Ana Ave

Baker Block

Sea Pointe Villa

Greystone

Eight 80 Newport Beach

Huntington Vista

Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community

Sea Environment Apartments

Beach House Apartments
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Casa Del Sol

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The Galleria

The Residences on Jamboree

Newport Villa Apartments

Axis 2300 Apartments

The Waterfront

111 8th St

Reserve at South Coast

Los Arbolitos Huntington Beach Apartments

Huntington Bay
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,564 | $1,628 | $4,325 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $1,750 | $8,410 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,045 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,258 | $2,595 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
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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 Short-term Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $1,750.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,066.
What is the largest Short-term Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,645 square feet unit starting from $2,075 at Harbor at Mesa Verde.
What is the average size for Costa Mesa Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 702 sq ft.
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