Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (245 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Costa Mesa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Madison Newport Apartment Homes
$2,775 - $4,350Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs and Fish Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $400.00
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Madison Newport Apartment Homes

2345 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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eaves South Coast
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$2,375 - $3,440Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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eaves South Coast

555 Paularino AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Missions at Back Bay
$2,721 - $2,796Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $99.00
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Missions at Back Bay

1330 SE Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Wimbledon Glen
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$3,130 - $3,780Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Reptile Allowed
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Wimbledon Glen

1142 Buckingham DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Enclave at South Coast
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$2,620 - $5,670Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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The Enclave at South Coast

400 Enclave CirCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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South Pointe
$2,490 - $4,140Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 40 lbs. Weight Limit
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South Pointe

655 Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Harbor at Mesa Verde
$2,099 - $3,898Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $99.00
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Harbor at Mesa Verde

2700 Peterson PlCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pinecreek Village Apartments
$2,590 - $3,225Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
Indoor cats welcome. No additional deposit. No additional monthly fee. Two max per apartment.
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Pinecreek Village Apartments

1300 Adams AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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AtWater Cove
$2,399 - $3,365Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $300.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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AtWater Cove

425 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa
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$2,188 - $7,919Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

2400 Harbor BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Park Mesa Villas
$2,445Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Park Mesa Villas

550 Paularino AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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AVA Newport
$2,270 - $4,435Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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AVA Newport

1765-1765 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Hamilton Apartments
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$1,950 - $2,300Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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The Hamilton Apartments

780-790 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Apex Apartment Homes
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$2,150 - $2,650Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
We welcome 2 pets per apartment home. There is a $500 pet deposit per animal. Pet rent is $50 per month. There is a weight limit of 35lbs per pet, and aggressive breeds are prohibited. - 35 Lb Weight Limit
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Apex Apartment Homes

530 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sundance West
$1,950 - $2,595Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Charle Square Apartments
$2,681 - $3,720Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.
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Charle Square Apartments

2011-2013 Charle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Harbor Village Apartments
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$2,095 - $3,400Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Spayed/Neutered
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Harbor Village Apartments

2500 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Villa Siena
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$2,949 - $3,659Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $500.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Villa Siena

1250 Adams AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Bay Breeze
$2,191 - $2,771Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - You are required to provide Management with desired breed, weight, age, immunization, & vaccination records. Upon Management approval, a monthly fee of $35. 00 per cat and $55. 00 per dog is required. Two animal maximum per apartment. Breed restrictions apply for both cats and dogs. No larger than 35 pounds for dogs. Resident must provide proof of licensing for all dogs with the county and/or city according to local regulations. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Bay Breeze

1939 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Westlake Village
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$2,014 - $3,099Pet FriendlyFish, Cats, Dogs, Reptile, Birds and Other Pets Allowed
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Westlake Village

955 W 19th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Hamilton Courtyard Apartments
Contact Us For PricingPet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.
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Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

381 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Olive Tree
$2,712 - $2,908Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - You are required to provide Management with desired breed, weight, age, immunization, & vaccination records. Upon Management approval, a monthly fee of $35. 00 per cat and $55. 00 per dog is required. Two animal maximum per apartment. Breed restrictions apply for both cats and dogs. No larger than 35 pounds for dogs. Resident must provide proof of licensing for all dogs with the county and/or city according to local regulations. Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.
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Olive Tree

2190 College AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3
$2,600
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$2,600

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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3

985 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 375 E 20th St

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375 E 20th St

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121 E Bay St

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property at 1765 Santa Ana Ave

$4,210 - $5,310

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2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA

There are currently 3489 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Costa Mesa, CA area.The three Costa Mesa neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Orange County Airport, Westside Costa Mesa, and East Side Costa Mesa. Here is today’s list of the top 7 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Costa Mesa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Orange County Airport4/4267$3,490
Westside Costa Mesa4/4244$2,856
East Side Costa Mesa4/4136$2,798
College Park4/449$2,684
Downtown Costa Mesa4/446$2,531
Cornerstone3.5/476$2,729
Bungalows at Bay Street3/443$2,820

Pet Friendliest Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent

The Costa Mesa Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Vercanta Newport Beach in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 3400 South Main Street in the South Coast Metro neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Costa Mesa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Vercanta Newport Beach4/4East Side Costa Mesa$2,584
3400 South Main Street4/4South Coast Metro$2,265
Lux Costa Mesa4/4Westside Costa Mesa$3,095
Enzo4/4Irvine Business Complex$2,854
Apex Apartment Homes3.8/4Westside Costa Mesa$2,150
The Alton3.8/4Irvine Business Complex$2,647
Versailles on the Lake Apartments3.6/4South Coast Metro$2,400
The Marke Apartment Community3.6/4South Coast Metro$2,800
South Coast Fountains3.6/4Costa Mesa$2,395
Villa Marseilles Apartments3.6/4Rosewood Baker$2,295

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Costa Mesa, CA

The lowest priced Costa Mesa apartment at a property that allows pets is the One bedroom / One bath Small 1 Bed Model at Apex Apartment Homes in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second cheapest Costa Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at 3400 South Main Street, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,265 in the Valley Adams neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Costa Mesa apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Apex Apartment HomesOne bedroom / One bath Small$2,150
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath$2,265
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony$2,295
South Coast Fountains1x1 UPSTAIRS CORNER UNIT$2,395
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsace$2,400
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1B$2,855
Lux Costa MesaA$3,095
The Marke Apartment CommunityPlan B1$3,330
EnzoCrane$3,538
The AltonB2.0$3,623

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Eight 80 Newport Beach listed at $1,900.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,729.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 3,185 square feet unit starting from $5,042 at Astoria at Central Park West.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 704 sq ft.

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