Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornerstone Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,300 (45 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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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 Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind 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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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard 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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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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Coast Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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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Mesa Pines
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mesa Pines

2650 Harla AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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2063 Charle St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2063 Charle St

2063 Charle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Greystone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone

2110 Thurin StCosta 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 Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Cornerstone apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$1,971
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,151
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$2,195
The Hamilton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,200
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,250
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan A1BR,1BA$2,271

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornerstone, CA

As of April 20, 2026 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 The Arrowhead Model at Pinecreek Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.88 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
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.40
365 Hamilton St, Unit 3365 Hamilton St2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.38
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan A1BR,1BA$3.50

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Cornerstone, Costa Mesa, CA

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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 Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ listed at $1,481.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cornerstone Apartment is $2,115 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 $2,500 at Westbay Eldon Apartments.

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