Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,050 (89 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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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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Leeward Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leeward Apartments

2020 Fullerton AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Monte Sereno Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

1800 Wallace AveCosta 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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584 Hamilton St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

584 Hamilton St

584 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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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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Newport 18th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport 18th

147 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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El Syd Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Syd Apartments

1921 Anaheim AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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121 E Bay St
2 Bedroom Apartments

121 E Bay St

121 E Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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372 W Bay St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

372 W Bay St

372 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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283 Knox St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

283 Knox St

283 Knox StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Sunset Bay 2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Bay 2

687 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sunset Bay I Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Bay I Apartments

1780-1782 Placentia AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2225 Canyon Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2225 Canyon Dr

2225 Canyon DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Blue Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Sol

421 Bernard StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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AVOCADO
2 Bedroom Apartments

AVOCADO

221 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Charle2063
2 Bedroom Apartments

Charle2063

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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Bedford Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Apartments

1731 Bedford LnNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Rutland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rutland Apartments

1170 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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1142 Rutland Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1142 Rutland Rd

1142 Rutland RdNewport Beach, CA 92660

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Seashore Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashore Apartments

849 W 15th StNewport Beach, CA 92663
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Westcliff
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliff

1800-1838 Westcliff DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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1069 Buckingham Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1069 Buckingham Ln

1069 Buckingham LnNewport Beach, CA 92660

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Costa Mesa is under $2,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa costs $2,527.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Costa Mesa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.