
Top Rated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (74 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Costa Mesa.
Higher End Luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa.


Newport Village Apartments

The Grand Costa Mesa

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3400 Avenue Of The Arts

Wimbledon Glen

Park Mesa Villas

AtWater Cove

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

South Pointe

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa
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Pinecreek Village Apartments

The Enclave at South Coast

580 Anton

Lux Costa Mesa

The Cape

Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community

Newport 18th

Baker Block

AVA Newport

Sea Pointe Villa
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Blue Sol

Coastal Heights Senior Living

2063 Charle St

Halcyon House

Pacific Woods Apartment Homes

Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community

Beach House Apartments

The Alton

Toscana

Villa Siena Apartment Homes
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Crystal Springs

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Broadstone Archive

Newport Bay Terrace

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The Galleria

The Marke Apartment Community

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Broadstone Arden

Rize Irvine

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Broadstone Atlas

Vercanta Newport Beach

The Cartwright

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Broadstone Edition

Park Place Apartment Homes

Bloom

Park Plaza Apartments

Skyloft

Newport North Apartment Homes

One Uptown Newport

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Aurum

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Enzo

Elements Apartments*
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 | $2,488 | $1,300 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,900 | $6,105 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $2,450 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,261 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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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 578 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,481 to $3,733 with an average price of $5,054.
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 $6,105 with an average monthly rent of $2,857.
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 $10,619. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,665.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 354 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,088 to $35,000 - averaging $6,261 for the location.
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