Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $1,481 (50 Rentals)

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145 E 18th St
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145 E 18th St

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
Studio Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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994 Valencia St
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994 Valencia St

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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AVA Newport
Studio Apartments

AVA Newport

1765-1765 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
Student Housing
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Baker Block
Studio Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
property at 17200 Newhope St

$1,695 - $2,850

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17200 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708
property at 17210 Newhope St

$1,950 - $2,150

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17210 Newhope St

Fountain ValleyCA92708
property at 3623 S Bear St

$2,150

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3623 S Bear St, Unit A

3623 S Bear St
Santa AnaCA92704

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NOVA
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$2,433 - $3,095
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$2,433 - $4,730
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$2,433 - $4,730
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

NOVA

17422 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Park Newport
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$2,570 - $3,615
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$2,575 - $5,316
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Park Newport

1 Park NewportNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Broadstone Edition
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$2,658 - $2,678
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$2,690 - $4,693
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 21

Broadstone Edition

1100 SteelyIrvine, CA 92614
Student Housing
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Aurum
Rent Specials
$2,775 - $3,307
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$2,783 - $6,423
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Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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404 E Balboa Blvd
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404 E Balboa Blvd

404 E Balboa BlvdNewport Beach, CA 92661
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Sofi Irvine
Studio Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Royce
Studio Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Costa Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Costa Mesa is under $2,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Costa Mesa is Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ which is listed at $1,481, while the average apartment in Costa Mesa costs $4,071.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Costa Mesa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 31 regular apartments in Costa Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Costa Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Costa Mesa have an average cost of $333 which is $3,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa.

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