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

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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property at 2606 Elden Ave

$5,700

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

2606 Elden Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
property at 299 Robinhood Ln

$6,200

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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299 Robinhood Ln

Costa MesaCA92627

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA

There are currently 3457 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 Airport4/4350$4,795
Westside Costa Mesa4/4292$5,300
East Side Costa Mesa4/4140$5,300
Downtown Costa Mesa4/453$5,300
Cornerstone3.5/495$3,797
College Park3.5/476$4,006
Bungalows at Bay Street3/435$4,006

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$2,537
3400 South Main Street4/4South Coast Metro$2,265
Lux Costa Mesa4/4Westside Costa Mesa$3,095
Enzo4/4Irvine Business Complex$2,934
Apex Apartment Homes3.8/4Westside Costa Mesa$1,500
The Alton3.8/4Irvine Business Complex$2,607
Westlake Village3.6/4Westside Costa Mesa$2,014
Colony at Fashion Island3.6/4Newport Center$5,015
Madison Newport Apartment Homes3.6/4Westside Costa Mesa$2,750
Skyloft3.6/4Irvine Business Complex$2,419

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Costa Mesa, CA

The lowest priced Costa Mesa apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio XS Studio Model at Apex Apartment Homes in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 HomesStudio XS$1,500
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath$2,265
Vercanta Newport Beach1x1A$2,537
The AltonA5.0$2,672
SkyloftS1.2$2,682
Westlake VillageHuntington$2,782
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x2$2,995
Lux Costa MesaA$3,095
EnzoPelican$3,450
Colony at Fashion IslandPlan 3$5,015

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Apex Apartment Homes listed at $1,500.

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 $3,402.

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 $4,592 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 684 sq ft.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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