Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $2,500 (123 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,195 - $4,295

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994 Valencia St

Costa MesaCA92626
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Mesa View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa View Apartments

1945-1965 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Mesa Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Pines

2650 Harla AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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584 Hamilton St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

584 Hamilton St

584 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Pointe Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Mesa

365 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

400 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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La Casa Blanca
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Casa Blanca

2115 Placentia AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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St. John's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. John's Manor

2031 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Mancha Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Mancha Apartments

778 Scott PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa

How much are Studio apartments in Costa Mesa?

There are currently 581 Studio Apartments in Costa Mesa with rent ranges from $1,300 to $4,200 with an average price of $2,543.

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 $1,000 to $8,230 with an average monthly rent of $2,975.

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 $2,450 to $10,278. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,899.

How expensive are Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 358 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Costa Mesa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,088 to $35,000 - averaging $6,219 for the location.

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