Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (19 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Pacific Villas
$2,052 - $2,624Short Term Available
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Pacific Villas

533 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Breeze
$2,191 - $2,771Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Bay Breeze

1939 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Olive Tree
$2,706 - $2,908Short Term Available
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Olive Tree

2190 College AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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property at 1765 Santa Ana Ave
$5,640 - $6,170

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Base Rent$5,640
Total Monthly Price$5,640
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15
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1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 1765 Santa Ana Ave
$3,230 - $4,380

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Base Rent$3,230
Total Monthly Price$3,230
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 17
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1765 Santa Ana Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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Leeward Apartments
Short Term Available
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Leeward Apartments

2020 Fullerton AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Wallace Court Apartments
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Wallace Court Apartments

1955 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Greystone
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Greystone

2110 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Ponderosa Mobile Estates listed at $1,750.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $2,642.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,115 at Casa Victoria Apartments.

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