
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (87 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


AVA Newport

Sundance West

Charle Square Apartments

Eastside Haven at 17th

Pacific Villas

Baywind Apartment Homes

The Parsons

Eastside Apartments

Bay Breeze
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Westlake Village

Newport Palms Apartments

Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

Westside Apartments

Olive Tree

1887 Monrovia Ave.

Costa Mirage

The Courtyards Apartments

Villa Nova Townhomes

279 E 20th St
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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit GO FL1-ID3487A

1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12880A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12419A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID10242A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID3459A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID3500A

1978 Maple Ave

273 Cecil Pl

286 Costa Mesa St

375 E 20th St
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121 E Bay St

414 Brighton Springs

376 Hamilton St

302 E 16th St

325 Canal Wy

2153 Maple Ave.

Jim's Place

Orange Bay Apartments

121 E Bay St

Oceanair Apartment Homes
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145 E 18th St

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Pacifica Apartments

La Casa Blanca

Leeward Apartments

Wallace Court Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

Orange Elden Apartments

Elden Court Apartment Homes

Sunset Bay III Apartment Community
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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,106 | $1,628 | $3,100 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,050 | $3,940 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $1,950 | $4,800 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,304 | $2,595 | $5,560 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Hamilton Apartments with prices starting from $1,950 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. Westlake Village scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,008. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamilton Apartments | 3.4/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $1,950 |
| Westlake Village | 3.4/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,008 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | 3.2/4 | Newport Harbor | $1,911 |
| Eastside Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown Costa Mesa | $2,640 |
| The Courtyards Apartments | 3.2/4 | East Side Costa Mesa | $2,850 |
| Sundance West | 3.2/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $1,950 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 3/4 | Downtown Costa Mesa | $1,750 |
| Ocean Crest Newport | 3/4 | West Newport Beach | $2,545 |
| Olive Tree | 3/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,706 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Costa Mesa
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Costa Mesa of Downtown Costa Mesa is the 1 Bedroom + Office Model at Ponderosa Mobile Estates, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,750. The second cheapest Downtown Costa Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the Balboa (E1A-N) Studio unit at Eight 80 Newport Beach starting at $1,911. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | $1,750 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | Balboa (E1A-N) | $1,911 |
| The Hamilton Apartments | Studio | $1,950 |
| Bay Breeze | The Catalina | $2,191 |
| Ocean Crest Newport | Upstairs 1bd/1ba | $2,545 |
| Westside Apartments | 11B | $2,700 |
| Westlake Village | Huntington | $2,782 |
| The Courtyards Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | $2,850 |
| Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | $2,995 |
| The Parsons | 22B | $3,075 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Ranked #5
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Eight 80 Newport Beach listed at $1,911.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $3,046.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 1,170 square feet unit starting from $2,930 at Baywind Apartment Homes.
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