Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornerstone Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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Bay Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind II Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind II Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Casa Serena Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Cornerstone, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornerstone Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornerstone area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments priced from $1,600. Costa Mirage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable Cornerstone apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
Costa MirageStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$1,995
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$2,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornerstone, CA

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornerstone area is the $2.89 price per square foot Townhome Model at Villa Nova Townhomes in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Cornerstone apartment is the B3 Model at Lux Costa Mesa starting at $4,035 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornerstone apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Lux Costa MesaB32BR,2BA$4.06
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment CommunityCatalina1BR,1BA$3.82
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$2.83
Pinecreek Village ApartmentsAspen- 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.60
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.35
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.88
Madison Newport Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cornerstone, Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #5

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornerstone Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cornerstone?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cornerstone is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment is $1,995 at Casa Victoria Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cornerstone is starting from $2,550 at Apex Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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