
Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $3,000 with Utilities Included (59 Rentals)
Apartments in Costa Mesa where your utility payments are included in your rent.


Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

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Pinecreek Apartments

Casa Victoria Apartments

Harbor Village Apartments

Harbor at Mesa Verde

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

Canyon Crest Townhomes

Sunset Bay 2

Coastal Heights Senior Living
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372 W Bay St

The Courtyards Apartments

Newport 18th

Mesa View Apartments

Sunset Bay I Apartments

Elden Court Apartment Homes

Coast Apartments

Pointe Mesa

Leeward Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments
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La Mancha Apartments

South Court Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

AVA Newport

Pacifica Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

Newport Village Apartments

Sus Casitas

The Arbors

Sea Wind Apartments
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Villa Mesa Apartment Homes

145 E 18th St

Monticello West Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

Newport Senior Village Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

Wallace Apartments

Newport Villa Apartments

Skyloft

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Park Newport
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Beach House Apartments

Park Pacific

Ocean Crest Newport

Sea Environment Apartments

South Coast Racquet Club

Villa Marseilles

Seashore Apartments

Huntington by the Sea Mobile Estates

Huntington Bay

Bayshore Apartments
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,651 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,508 | $6,540 |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,350 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Utilities Included Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Utilities Included apartment in Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Utilities Included Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Monticello West Apartments listed at $1,650.
How much is the average rent for a Utilities Included Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Utilities Included Apartment in Costa Mesa is $2,868.
What is the largest Utilities Included Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Utilities Included apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,645 square feet unit starting from $2,020 at Harbor at Mesa Verde.
What is the average size for Costa Mesa Utilities Included Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Utilities Included rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 703 sq ft.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.