Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $2,100 (50 Rentals)

Newport Village Apartments

Harbor at Mesa Verde

The Hamilton Apartments

Pinecreek Apartments

The Village at South Coast

Apex Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments

Pacific Park

Westbay Apartments
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Monte Sereno Apartments

Costa Mirage

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Newport Senior Village Apartments

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3400 South Main Street

Fairview Green

South Coast Racquet Club

Furnished Studio-Orange County - John Wayn

Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community
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 Studio Apartments Under $2100 | $2,588 | $1,500 | $6,900 |
Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $3,166 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $3,907 | $2,320 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $6,279 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
Costa Mesa 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa
How much are Studio apartments in Costa Mesa?
There are currently 84 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,500 to $6,900 with an average price of $2,588.
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 $1,995 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,166.
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 $2,320 to $14,557. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,907.
How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 288 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,095 to $50,000 - averaging $6,279 for the location.
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