
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (78 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

Charle Square Apartments

Eastside Haven at 17th

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

The Parsons

Eastside Apartments

Westlake Village

Newport Palms Apartments

Baywind Apartment Homes
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Bay Breeze

Hamilton Courtyard Apartments

Westside Apartments

Olive Tree

1887 Monrovia Ave.

Villa Nova Townhomes

Costa Mirage

1682 Grand Vw

821 Brickyard Ln, Unit Brickyard West

2021 Arnold Ave
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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID12446A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID7826A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12522A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID12460A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID12396A

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID7843A

221 Avocado St, Unit A

121 E Bay St

414 Brighton Springs

374 Hamilton St
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2153 Maple Ave.

Jim's Place

Orange Bay Apartments

121 E Bay St

Oceanair Apartment Homes

145 E 18th St

Trio Apartment Homes

Sundance West

Pacifica Apartments

Leeward Apartments
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Wallace Court Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

La Casa Blanca

Orange Elden Apartments

Elden Court Apartment Homes

Sunset Bay III Apartment Community

Newport 18th

El Syd Apartments

The Monrovia Apartment Homes

The Courtyards Apartments
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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 | $2,039 | $1,628 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,900 | $4,625 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,296 | $2,450 | $5,395 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $3,500 | $5,670 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 78 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 Westlake Village with prices starting from $2,014 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. Eight 80 Newport Beach scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,766. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Village | 3.4/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,014 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | 3.4/4 | Newport Harbor | $1,766 |
| The Hamilton Apartments | 3.2/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,300 |
| Ocean Crest Newport | 3.2/4 | West Newport Beach | $2,550 |
| Eastside Apartments | 3.2/4 | Downtown Costa Mesa | $2,370 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 3/4 | Downtown Costa Mesa | $1,900 |
| Bay Breeze | 3/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,191 |
| Olive Tree | 3/4 | Westside Costa Mesa | $2,712 |
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 Studio 456 Model at Mesa Vista Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,628. The second cheapest Downtown Costa Mesa Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Office 1 Bed unit at Ponderosa Mobile Estates starting at $1,900. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Costa Mesa apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa Vista Apartments | Studio 456 | $1,628 |
| Ponderosa Mobile Estates | 1 Bedroom + Office | $1,900 |
| Pacific Park | Plan B | $2,000 |
| Eight 80 Newport Beach | Catalina (A1A-N) | $2,093 |
| The Hamilton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,300 |
| Westlake Village | Laguna | $2,493 |
| Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | $2,995 |
| AVA Newport | B2 | $3,175 |
| Newport Palms Apartments | 2x2 C | $3,644 |
| Eastside Haven at 17th | 2x1 A | $3,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
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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 $1,766.
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 $2,900.
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 1,150 square feet unit starting from $2,235 at AVA Newport.
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