Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (269 Rentals)

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property at 279 E 20th St
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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279 E 20th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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740 James St
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740 James St

740 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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721 James St
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721 James St

721 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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717 James St
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717 James St

717 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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744 James St
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744 James St

744 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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269-271 16th Pl
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269-271 16th Pl

269-271 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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721 Shalimar Dr
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721 Shalimar Dr

721 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1761 Pomona Ave
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1761 Pomona Ave

1761 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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217 E 16th Pl
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217 E 16th Pl

217 E 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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2087 Wallace Ave
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2087 Wallace Ave

2087 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2046 Maple Ave
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2046 Maple Ave

2046 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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741 Shalimar Dr
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741 Shalimar Dr

741 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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774 Shalimar Dr
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774 Shalimar Dr

774 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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225 16th Pl
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225 16th Pl

225 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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863 Center St
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863 Center St

863 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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129-131 Broadway
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129-131 Broadway

129-131 BroadwayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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327 E 18th St
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327 E 18th St

327 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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706 James St
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706 James St

706 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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740 Shalimar Dr
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740 Shalimar Dr

740 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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525 S Fairfax Dr
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525 S Fairfax Dr

525 S Fairfax DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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710 James St
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710 James St

710 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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337 E 18th St
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337 E 18th St

337 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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297 Ogle St
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297 Ogle St

297 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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716 Shalimar Dr
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716 Shalimar Dr

716 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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277 Ogle St
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277 Ogle St

277 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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302 Ramona Pl
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302 Ramona Pl

302 Ramona PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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150 E 21st St
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150 E 21st St

150 E 21st StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2005 Anaheim Ave
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2005 Anaheim Ave

2005 Anaheim AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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552 Hamilton St
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552 Hamilton St

552 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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120 E 23rd St
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120 E 23rd St

120 E 23rd StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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354 Broadway
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354 Broadway

354 BroadwayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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351 Victoria St
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351 Victoria St

351 Victoria StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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342 Broadway
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342 Broadway

342 BroadwayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2085 Thurin St
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2085 Thurin St

2085 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is found at Beach House Apartments and is listed at 500 square feet priced from $2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Beach House ApartmentsStudio SE500 Sq Ft$2,395
Eight 80 Newport BeachHarbor (E1B-N)460 Sq Ft$2,101
135 & 137 Broadway0BR/1.0BA400 Sq Ft$2,050
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331331 Sq Ft$1,628

Cheapest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Costa Mesa of Costa Mesa, CA is the Studio 331 Model starting from $1,628 at Mesa Vista Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa is currently $2,154. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331$1,628
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)$1,974
135 & 137 Broadway0BR/1.0BA$2,050
Beach House ApartmentsStudio SE$2,395

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Mesa Vista Apartments listed at $1,628.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $2,154.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 500 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Beach House Apartments.

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