
Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (71 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Costa Mesa.
Higher End Luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa.


AVA Newport

Newport Village Apartments

The Grand Costa Mesa

eaves South Coast

AtWater Cove

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa
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3400 Avenue of the Arts

South Pointe

Wimbledon Glen

Park Mesa Villas

Pinecreek Village Apartments

The Enclave at South Coast

580 Anton

Lux Costa Mesa

Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community
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Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community

Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

Pinnacle at MacArthur Place

Crystal Springs

Skyloft

Vercanta Newport Beach

The Galleria
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The Cartwright

Rize Irvine

Toscana

Newport Bay Terrace

Villa Siena Apartment Homes

Main Street Village

Park Plaza Apartments
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Broadstone Arden

Metropolis

The Royce

The Marke Apartment Community

Park Place Apartment Homes

Enzo

Bloom

Broadstone Atlas

Aspen Village

Elements

Aurum

One Uptown Newport
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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 |
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Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,692 | $1,300 | $6,493 |
Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,080 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,398 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,395 | $7,395 | $7,395 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCosta Mesa, CA
Ranked #82
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa
How much are Studio apartments in Costa Mesa?
There are currently 86 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,300 to $6,493 with an average price of $5,823.
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 $1,499 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,207.
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 $2,300 to $22,552. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,080.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 287 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,025 to $45,000 - averaging $6,398 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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