
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (178 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Costa Mesa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Grand Costa Mesa

3400 Avenue of the Arts

Lux Costa Mesa

Wimbledon Glen

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South Pointe

Pinecreek Village Apartments

AVA Newport

eaves South Coast

580 Anton

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

The Hamilton Apartments

South Coast Fountains

The Village at South Coast

Park Mesa Villas

Newport Palms Apartments

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The Parsons

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Villa Siena

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Bay Breeze

Pacific Villas

Westside Apartments

Olive Tree

1887 Monrovia
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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 Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,666 | $1,300 | $6,493 |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,128 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,178 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,395 | $7,395 | $7,395 |
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA
There are currently 3283 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 6 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Costa Mesa Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Orange County Airport | 4/4 | 648 | $4,779 |
Westside Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 437 | $10,000 |
East Side Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 195 | $10,000 |
Downtown Costa Mesa | 4/4 | 93 | $10,000 |
Cornerstone | 3.5/4 | 117 | $10,000 |
College Park | 3.5/4 | 74 | $10,000 |
Pet Friendliest Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent
The Costa Mesa Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Main Street Village in the Irvine Business Complex 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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Main Street Village | 4/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $2,685 |
3400 South Main Street | 4/4 | South Coast Metro | $2,375 |
Elements | 4/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $3,065 |
Lux Costa Mesa | 4/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,925 |
The Collective | 4/4 | Newport Harbor | $3,045 |
The Alton | 3.8/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $2,882 |
Skyloft | 3.8/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $2,326 |
Bay Street Apartments | 3.8/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $10,000 |
Versailles on the Lake Apartments | 3.6/4 | South Coast Metro | $2,135 |
The Carlyle | 3.6/4 | Irvine Business Complex | $3,700 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Costa Mesa, CA
The lowest priced Costa Mesa apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio XXS Studio Model at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second cheapest Costa Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the The Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA Model at Villa Marseilles Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,095 in the South Harbor neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Costa Mesa apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Apex Apartments | Studio XXS | $1,300 |
Villa Marseilles Apartments | The Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA | $2,095 |
Newport Village Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | $2,100 |
Versailles on the Lake Apartments | Alsace | $2,135 |
Skyloft | S1.2 | $2,326 |
3400 South Main Street | One Bedroom One Bath | $2,375 |
Enzo | Egret | $2,819 |
The Alton | S3 | $2,882 |
Elements | 1D | $3,185 |
Main Street Village | INYO | $3,702 |
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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.
Pet Friendly LifestyleCosta Mesa, CA
Ranked #79
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 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 Apartments listed at $1,300.
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 $3,801.
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 $4,478 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 710 sq ft.
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